Psychiatry 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.

Psychiatry
Nathan

Nathan

MD/MBA

Expertise

mental health, wellness, digital health/technology, business models, public health

Angelica

Angelica

PhD

Expertise

The neuroscience of memory formation; the science of sleep: understanding why we need it; the effects of social media on mental health; exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning; the role of genetics in shaping human behavior; psychology of learning: strategies for effective study; the human brain: from neurons to networks; ethical hacking: the good side of cybersecurity; the impact of nutrition on physical and mental health; genetic engineering: editing the code of life; the intersection of art and science; cognitive behavioral therapy: techniques and applications; the science of sports: enhancing athletic performance; creative writing

Kia

Kia

MD

Expertise

Psychiatry, nutritional science, women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry

Rachel

Rachel

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience, molecular biology, psychology, neuroinflammation, biomedical science

Kristina

Kristina

MS candidate

Expertise

Anything involving the mind, brain, and behavior

Kathryn

Kathryn

PhD candidate

Expertise

Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biology, Addiction, Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, EEG, MRI, Neural development, Maternal Development, Child Development, Developmental Disorders, Pregnancy, Postpartum

Stephanie

Stephanie

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical Neuroscience; Applications of Neuroimaging; The Emotional Human Brain: Integrating Neuroscience and Psychology

Phil

Phil

PhD candidate

Expertise

affective neuroscience; development; clinical perspectives

Allison

Allison

PhD candidate

Expertise

clinical psychology

Clara

Clara

PhD

Expertise

neuroscience, molecular biology, systems neuroscience, molecular neuroscience, psychiatry, essay writing, psychiatric disorders, major depressive disorder

Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Equity, Clinical Decision Making

Jared

Jared

PhD candidate

Expertise

Parkinson's disease, neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology, psychiatric features of neurodegenerative disease.

Andrea (Andi)

Andrea (Andi)

MS candidate

Expertise

Psychology, Public Health, Child Development [atypical or typical development], Family Dynamics, mental health

Chris

Chris

MD

Expertise

Psychiatry, Medicine, Business/Consulting

Matthew

Matthew

DO

Expertise

Medicine (psychiatry), biological sciences, behavioral sciences

Jessica

Jessica

MD candidate

Expertise

psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, public health, projects that involve neurocognitive testing, neuroimaging, and social determinants of health.

Jhah

Jhah

PhD candidate

Expertise

Neuropsychiatric disorders, neurodevelopment disorders, neurodegeneration

Leah

Leah

PhD

Expertise

Behavioral neuroscience and neurobiology of psychiatric illnesses

Cassie

Cassie

MA/PHD candidate

Expertise

Psychology, Public Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurodevelopment Disabilities, Access to Mental Health Services

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

MD candidate

Expertise

Inorganic Chemistry, Neurobiology, Neuroscience of fear and attachment, Psychopathology, Psychology