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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.

Biotech
Alexandra

Alexandra

PhD

Expertise

Cancer biology, immunology, biotechnology, startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, mental health, science-backed skincare, beauty & wellness

Hana

Hana

PhD

Expertise

Computational/Theoretical Biological Physics

Poonam

Poonam

PhD

Expertise

Cancer, Molecular Biology, Protein purification, Cell based assays

Arielle

Arielle

PhD candidate

Expertise

neuroscience, nervous system injury and regeneration, cell biology, genomics, bioinformatics,

Michael

Michael

PhD

Expertise

genetics, cellular/molecular biology, computer science, neuroscience

Anahit

Anahit

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience and brain behavior research; Biophysics; Human physiology and anatomy, neuroanatomy; Brain computer interface and EEG based research; Cell biology and genetics; Scientific research design and experimental methodology; Data interpretation; Scientific writing and research communication; AI literacy and critical evaluation in STEM Interdisciplinary research in biology, engineering, and psychology; Undergraduate research and project development; Retinal and Optogenetics

Luke

Luke

PhD

Expertise

Astrobiology, deep-sea microbiology, environmental microbiology, extremophiles, life in hypersaline environments

Alice

Alice

PhD candidate

Expertise

bioinformatics, machine learning, cancer, drug discovery, drug development, translational science, startup, academia

Teryn

Teryn

PhD candidate

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Business, Project Management, Neurobiology. I will coach you on creating a pitch deck for your startup idea and will connect you to funding opportunities in my network.

Rachel

Rachel

PhD candidate

Expertise

biology, ecology, marine biology, zoology, conservation, anatomy, botany, biomechanics, biochemistry, 3D printing, engineering

Anthony

Anthony

PhD

Expertise

Glial biology, neuroscience, brain cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, multiple sclerosis

Carlos

Carlos

PhD

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology

Laura

Laura

MS

Expertise

Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Restoration, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Victoria

Victoria

PhD

Expertise

Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Research, Communication, Consulting,Cancer,Entrepreneurship

Shanille

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

Preethy

Preethy

PhD

Expertise

Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Educational Equity, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Public Speaking, Gender Equality, Race Equality

Yilan

Yilan

PhD

Expertise

method development to better understand the disease causes, applications of machine learning/deep learning in biology

Ronit

Ronit

MD candidate

Expertise

Public health, biotech, medicine, data science, statistics, public policy

Gabriel

Gabriel

PhD

Expertise

Tumor Immunology, cancer biology, Immunology, Biotechnology

Summer

Summer

MSE candidate

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering, Farm Robotics, Wearable Devices