Luke
PhD
Expertise
Cancer biology, Gene Editing, Pharmacology, Immunology, CRISPR, Viruses, Genetics, Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development
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.
Kate
MBA candidate
Expertise
Business, Finance, Sports & Entertainment Industry, Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Management Consulting
Kelley
MSW candidate
Expertise
East Asian Philosophy, East Asian History, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Art Analysis, Music Analysis, History, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Psychology
Shalimar
PhD candidate
Expertise
Ecology, marine biology, oceanography, fisheries management, environmental policy, remote sensing
Lily
MS
Expertise
Neuroendocrinology, Neuroscience, Reward and Motivation, Learning and Memory, Drugs, Psychopharmacolgy, Sex differences, Psychopathology, Development, Evolution
Bhairavy
PhD candidate
Expertise
biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Whitney
MFA
Expertise
Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects
Paia
Industry expert
Expertise
Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for young audiences or production)
Catarina
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical (i.e., abnormal) psychology, developmental psychopathology, cognitive development, research methods, basic statistics (e.g., ANOVA, regression), mental health and the media, mental health and social media, treatment of mental health
Rachel
PhD candidate
Expertise
biology, ecology, marine biology, zoology, conservation, anatomy, botany, biomechanics, biochemistry, 3D printing, engineering
Friday
PhD
Expertise
Fluids, heat transfer, numerical modeling, strength of materials, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering
Stephen
MPhil candidate
Expertise
History, Geography, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies
Lucas
PhD candidate
Expertise
Chemical Engineering, drug delivery, nanotechnology, chemistry, physics, materials science, computer science, machine learning applied to chemistry and engineering problems
Alexandra
PhD
Expertise
Molecular Neuroscience, with an emphasis in biochemistry and structural biology