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.
Lindsey
PhD candidate
Expertise
marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,
Christopher
PhD candidate
Expertise
General biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, cancer immunology, or cancer therapy.
Sierra
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, psychology, biology, music, art, philosophy, meditation, sleep, language/linguistics, mental illnesses, drugs/addiction, and creativity
Laura
PhD
Expertise
Molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, developmental biology, computational biology
Daniel
MD
Expertise
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Radiology, Interventional radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound
Kyle
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience of addiction and mental illness, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in the brain, pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
Rachel
PhD candidate
Expertise
biology, ecology, marine biology, zoology, conservation, anatomy, botany, biomechanics, biochemistry, 3D printing, engineering
Alyson
MS
Expertise
Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked Problems, Regenerative Agriculture, Gastronomic design,
Ann
DPT
Expertise
Anatomy; Physiology; Exercise Science; Orthopedics; Healthcare; Physical Therapy; Physical Rehabilitation
Nahdia
PhD
Expertise
neuroscience, mental illness, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, obesity, diet studies