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.
Vivian
Industry expert
Expertise
Regenerative and developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics
Joshua
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience, Biology, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology
Salman
MD
Expertise
Psychology, Social Neuroscience, Biology, Medicine, Pre-med, Medical school admissions, MCAT, Neuroscience
Ashley
MPH
Expertise
Public Health, Biology, Marine Biology/Science, Oceanography, Environmental Public Health, Climate Change
Sandra
DO candidate
Expertise
Pathophysiology of diseases, Psychology, Mental health, Holistic medicine, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, Neurology, Community Health, Preventative Health, Pediatrics
Grace
PhD candidate
Expertise
molecular biology, RNA, oncology drug development, RNA Therapeutics, cancer biology, C. elegans, aging research, lipid metabolism, translational research, public health
Lindsey
PhD candidate
Expertise
marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,
Mariame
PhD candidate
Expertise
cancer biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, public health, computer science, biology, coding
Chyana
MPH
Expertise
Biology, public health, mental health and wellness, math, problem solving, the scientific method, anatomy, microbiology research, structural biology research, medical terminology, community outreach, public speaking
Lauren
PhD
Expertise
General Biology, Bacteriology, Human Gut Microbiome, Environmental Microbiology, Metabolomics/Lipidomics
Merci
PhD
Expertise
Alzheimers, neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, cell biology, axon initial segment, tau protein, human brain
Sasmith
MD
Expertise
Medicine, Cancer Screening and Prevention, Review Studies, Case Reports, Evidenced Based Learning
