Ruth
PhD candidate
Expertise
Biomedical Engineering, cell-targeted drug delivery, polymeric nanoparticles, creative writing
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.
Victoria
PhD
Expertise
Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Research, Communication, Consulting,Cancer,Entrepreneurship
Theresa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, genetics, stem cells, retina, neuroscience, organoids, CRISPR, gene editing
Dalton
PhD
Expertise
Survey and interview research methods; Archival research methods; Science Communication; Public Engagement with ScienceSocial, ethical, and policy issues with biotechnology (Agricultural, medical, or environmental); Socio-economic impacts of biotechnology; Environmental impacts of biotechnology; Applications of synthetic biology and bioengineering; Public and stakeholder perceptions on emerging technology; Projects investigating applications and/or impacts of environmental policy; Environmental ethics and politics; Bioethics and biotechnology policy; Social and ethical challenges of sustainability; Sustainability politics; Socio-economic impacts of sustainability innovation (e.g. renewable energy; carbon capture); Sociology of science and innovation; Philosophy of science and innovation; History of science and innovation;
Ronit
MD candidate
Expertise
Public health, biotech, medicine, data science, statistics, public policy
Jesus
PhD
Expertise
Chemistry, drug design, nanotechnology, data science, machine learning, biosensors, digital health, physics, mobile app, web development, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing
Preethy
PhD
Expertise
Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Educational Equity, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Public Speaking, Gender Equality, Race Equality
Anthony
PhD
Expertise
Glial biology, neuroscience, brain cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, multiple sclerosis
Jack
PhD candidate
Expertise
Cancer biology, molecular biology, biophysics, pharmacology, microscopy.
Yilan
PhD
Expertise
method development to better understand the disease causes, applications of machine learning/deep learning in biology
Keith
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular Biology, AI genetics, chemistry, developmental biology, Coding,
Laura
MS
Expertise
Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Restoration, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Rachel
PhD candidate
Expertise
biology, ecology, marine biology, zoology, conservation, anatomy, botany, biomechanics, biochemistry, 3D printing, engineering