Samantha
PhD
Expertise
genetics, brain development, molecular biology, glia cells, stem cells, CRISPR, ethics, neuroscience, epigenetics
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.
Nicole
PhD candidate
Expertise
Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Clinical Research
Lananh
PhD candidate
Expertise
Gene therapy, Organ-on-chip, regenerative medicine, precision medicine, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biomaterials, tissue engineering
Sierra
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, psychology, biology, music, art, philosophy, meditation, sleep, language/linguistics, mental illnesses, drugs/addiction, and creativity
Kunwal
Expertise
medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity, first-generation student outcomes in graduate school, first episode psychosis, mental illness
Amy
PhD
Expertise
Cancer Biology, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Science Communication, Immunology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Cell Death, Metabolism
Lily
MS
Expertise
Neuroendocrinology, Neuroscience, Reward and Motivation, Learning and Memory, Drugs, Psychopharmacolgy, Sex differences, Psychopathology, Development, Evolution
Mariame
PhD candidate
Expertise
cancer biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, public health, computer science, biology, coding
Grace
PhD candidate
Expertise
molecular biology, RNA, oncology drug development, RNA Therapeutics, cancer biology, C. elegans, aging research, lipid metabolism, translational research, public health
Cheyenne
MEng candidate
Expertise
Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioluminescence, Surgical Imaging Technologies, Medical Technologies
Kyle
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience of addiction and mental illness, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in the brain, pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
Stephanie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical Neuroscience; Applications of Neuroimaging; The Emotional Human Brain: Integrating Neuroscience and Psychology
