Cancer Research Program Mentors for High School Students | Polygence
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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.

Cancer
Nina

Nina

PhD

Expertise

cancer biology, immunology, bioengineering, synthetic biology, virology

Nicole

Nicole

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Clinical Research

Mariame

Mariame

PhD candidate

Expertise

cancer biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, public health, computer science, biology, coding

Mahlet

Mahlet

MD candidate

Expertise

artificial intelligence, medicine, creative and academic writing, human development, essays, applications

Dragos

Dragos

PhD

Expertise

Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology

Amy

Amy

PhD

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Science Communication, Immunology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Cell Death, Metabolism

Busola

Busola

PhD

Expertise

cancer biology, biology

Shashwat

Shashwat

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Neurology, Medical Imaging

Christopher

Christopher

PhD candidate

Expertise

General biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, cancer immunology, or cancer therapy.

Carlos

Carlos

PhD

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology

Gabriel

Gabriel

PhD candidate

Expertise

Tumor Immunology, cancer biology, Immunology, Biotechnology

Darwin

Darwin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biology, STEM, Oncology, pharma / biotech

Jessica

Jessica

PhD candidate

Expertise

cancer, drug discovery, hallmarks of cancer, oncogenes

Natalie

Natalie

PhD

Expertise

biology, development, organic chemistry

Chizoma

Chizoma

MBA candidate

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neurodevelopment, Management Consulting, Business (Marketing, Operations, Finance), Healthcare Technology, Healthcare Strategy, Product Management, Pharma & BioTech, Health Equity, Healthcare Advocacy, Digital Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Determinants of Health, Psychology, Human Biology, Technology (strategy & implementation), Cancer Research

Grace

Grace

PhD

Expertise

Biochemistry, biology, cancer research, animal science, pathogenesis, multi-drug resistance, microbiology, infectious diseases,

Ricardo

Ricardo

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biology (cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics)

Vanessa

Vanessa

Industry expert

Expertise

genetic engineering (CRISPR/cas 9), biological pathways and biomarkers, neuroimaging and neurodegenerative diseases

Bhairavy

Bhairavy

PhD candidate

Expertise

biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine

Victoria

Victoria

PhD

Expertise

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