Paia
Industry expert
Expertise
Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for young audiences or production)
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.
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Laura
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Psychology, Cancer biology, Cancer therapeutics, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Scientific communication
Desiree
PhD
Expertise
Qualitative research, psychology, social justice, special education, mental health, policy issues, DEI, social issues
Irene
PsyD
Expertise
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care, BIPOC LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Music Therapy, Clinical Psychology
Nashali
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuro-immunology, behavioral neuroscience, depression, antidepressants, Alzheimer’s, gut-brain axis
Natalie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Psychology and Mental Health; Sexual Health and Wellness; Yoga and Wellness
Yohana
PsyD
Expertise
Clinical Psychology
Ajua
PhD
Expertise
Social Psychology, Emotions, Emotion Regulation, Discrimination in Psychology, the Psychology of Stigma
Stephanie
PhD
Expertise
Autism, developmental disabilities, trauma, child/adolescent psychology, juvenile justice system, school-to-prison pipeline, child welfare/foster care, immigrant mental health
Kunwal
Expertise
medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity, first-generation student outcomes in graduate school, first episode psychosis, mental illness
Adrianna
PhD
Expertise
Behavioral neuroscience, neuropsychological impairments, cell biology, behavioral psychology, neuropharmacology, philosophy, cognitive psychology
Jean
PhD candidate
Expertise
Psychology, sociology, effective writing and presentation skills
david
EdD
Expertise
developmental psychology, early language and literacy, parent-child interactions, community support for early development
Rayven
PhD candidate
Expertise
Psychology
Domenic
MPA
Expertise
Psychology, Neuroscience, Law, Economics, History, Government
Sarah
PhD
Expertise
music and memory, psychology, cognitive science, science and arts, neuroscience of music, music psychology, nostalgia, music-evoked emotions, emotion, projects related to human aging
Jennifer
Industry expert
Expertise
Psychology, Health Disparities, Sociology of Medicine
Hannah
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical Psychology (Mental Health), Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Education (K-12), Neuroscience
Rachel
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience, molecular biology, psychology, neuroinflammation, biomedical science
Eric
PhD candidate
Expertise
psychology, biomechanics, concussions, sport performance