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.

Biology
Michel

Michel

PhD

Expertise

Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry

Madison

Madison

DPT candidate

Expertise

Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Fine arts, Dance Theory, Dance History

Jaclyn

Jaclyn

MS

Expertise

environmental science, conservation, marine science, sustainability, conservation planning, strategic planning, environmental psychology

Garrett

Garrett

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cancer Biology and Genetics

Brianna

Brianna

PhD

Expertise

Bioengineering, biomedical data science, genetics, computational biology, computer science, machine learning

Peter

Peter

PhD candidate

Expertise

drug delivery, synthetic biology, genetic engineering, protein engineering, the human microbiome

Dorian

Dorian

PhD

Expertise

cellular biology, biology of neurological or inflammatory diseases, development of new medications

Blynn

Blynn

MD candidate

Expertise

Neuromuscular Disorders, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Assistive Technology

Yousuf

Yousuf

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

Alicia

Alicia

PhD candidate

Expertise

Neuroscience, Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegeneration, Molecular Biology, Epigenetics, Rare Disease, Science Communication, Health Policy

Vivian

Vivian

PhD candidate

Expertise

viruses, parasites, biology, immunology

HEAVEN

HEAVEN

MPH candidate

Expertise

Public Health, Health Policy, Community Based Research, Bioethics, Genetics

Kim-Marie

Kim-Marie

PhD

Expertise

structural biology - cryo-electron microscopy; immunology - adaptive immune system, antibodies; virology - HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza; protein engineering - vaccine design

Helen

Helen

PhD

Expertise

Immunology, microbiology, viruses, bacteria, cellular biology, genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology

Katie

Katie

MPA candidate

Expertise

History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science

Sarah

Sarah

PhD candidate

Expertise

Pharmacology, cancer chemotherapies, clinical trials, health disparities

Lupita

Lupita

PhD

Expertise

marine biology, environmental science, ecology

Jacqueline

Jacqueline

PhD candidate

Expertise

sensory neuroscience (somatosensation), tactile hypersensitivity, social isolation, internal states, stress, anxiety

Jack

Jack

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Processing and materials science of biomaterials

Alison

Alison

DPT candidate

Expertise

Rehabilitation Science, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pathokinesiology, Biomechanics/Kinesiology