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Research Program Mentors

Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.

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Finosh

Finosh

PhD

Expertise

Cell biology, molecular biology, cardiology, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, stem cells, genomics, and any topic in biology, medicine and biomaterials.

Christine

Christine

PhD

Expertise

Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Aging

Jean

Jean

PhD candidate

Expertise

Psychology, sociology, effective writing and presentation skills

Rachel Nefertari

Rachel Nefertari

PhD

Expertise

Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, sports analytics. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, medicine, and sports such as football, soccer, basketball, and baseball/softball. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis

Morgan

Morgan

PhD candidate

Expertise

Behavioral genetics, genetic and environmental risk factors for dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, health psychology, biological aging

Noel

Noel

PhD

Expertise

psychology, education, counseling, mental health, radical acceleration, intelligence, giftedness, mental illness, therapy, mental health treatment, counseling

Allison

Allison

MFA

Expertise

Sustainable textile design, manufacturing, and business. Architectural research and design (focus on modernism), painting concepts and portfolio development

Hossein

Hossein

PhD

Expertise

Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Cloud computing, Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamic modeling, Process Modeling

Kim

Kim

PhD

Expertise

Urban & Software Engineering; Human Computer Interaction

Daniel

Daniel

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, physical biology

Rob

Rob

PhD candidate

Expertise

Population Genetics, Mutation, Evolution, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Molecular Evolution, Statistics, Mutation Accumulation, C. elegans, D. melanogaster, S. cerevisiae

Laura

Laura

MS

Expertise

Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Restoration, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Andrew

Andrew

MS

Expertise

iOS, Swift, General computer science, Computer Science, Software Eng, AppDev

Alison

Alison

MSW

Expertise

Government, Social Work, Health Policy, Hispanic Studies, Public Health, Education Policy, Rural Health Care

Ogechi

Ogechi

MBA

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, psychology, personal development, public speaking, hosting, Fashion and styling, consulting, and advisory

Malek

Malek

MS

Expertise

engineering product design and development, upcycling and recycling waste into products, applications of artificial intelligence and robotics in healthcare / public service, AI and mental health, comparative theology / philosophy / interfaith studies

Nicole

Nicole

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Clinical Research

Alissa

Alissa

PhD

Expertise

Mechanical engineering, Electrochemistry (batteries, fuel cells, etc.)., Applied Mechanics, Energy Storage, Energy Policy, Materials Science

Sara

Sara

MSW

Expertise

entrepreneurship, business development, social robotics, human-robot interaction, AI ethics, child development, digital wellbeing, technology entrepreneurship