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.
Rachel
PhD candidate
Expertise
biology, ecology, marine biology, zoology, conservation, anatomy, botany, biomechanics, biochemistry, 3D printing, engineering
Tamara
PhD candidate
Expertise
biology, medicine, neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Writing, Data science and AI for health and medicine, applications of neuroimaging, Genetics, Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, data visualization using real datasets, Precision medicine and the future of healthcare
Ronit
MD candidate
Expertise
Public health, biotech, medicine, data science, statistics, public policy
Keith
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular Biology, AI genetics, chemistry, developmental biology, Coding,
Yilan
PhD
Expertise
method development to better understand the disease causes, applications of machine learning/deep learning in biology
Donya
MBA candidate
Expertise
Everything healthcare-related (e.g., medicine, biotech, science), business (go-to market, marketing, operations), dance/arts
Preethy
PhD
Expertise
Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Educational Equity, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Public Speaking, Gender Equality, Race Equality
Kimberly
PhD
Expertise
biomechanics, biotechnology, student government, orthopedics, mechanics, consulting
Laura
MS
Expertise
Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Restoration, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Alice
PhD candidate
Expertise
bioinformatics, machine learning, cancer, drug discovery, drug development, translational science, startup, academia
Marketta
PhD
Expertise
Biology (Molecular and Cellular); Neuroscience (Neurodegeneration); College applications; Life coaching
Shanille
MS
Expertise
Global Health, Mental Health, Women's and Children's Health, Health Systems, International Relations, Sustainability, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Algebra, Cell Culture, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Reproductive Rights, Sub-Saharan African Development
Theresa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, genetics, stem cells, retina, neuroscience, organoids, CRISPR, gene editing
Arielle
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, nervous system injury and regeneration, cell biology, genomics, bioinformatics,
Anthony
PhD
Expertise
Glial biology, neuroscience, brain cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, multiple sclerosis