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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.

Social Science
Enrique

Enrique

MDMedicine

Education

  1. Medical College of Wisconsin

    MDDoctor of Medicine2025

    Medicine

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Social Determinants of Health, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Math, Pre-Medical and Medical Science

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Howard

Howard

PhDInternationa...

Education

  1. Duke University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2019

    International Relations

  2. National Chengchi University

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    International Relations

Expertise

political science, international relations, conflict and war, political violence, authoritarian...

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Sandra

Sandra

DO candidateMedicine

Education

  1. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

    DODoctor of Osteo...TBD

    Medicine

  2. Troy University

    MSMaster of ScienceTBD

    Education

Expertise

Pathophysiology of diseases, Psychology, Mental health, Holistic medicine, Biochemistry, Psychiatry...

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Beto

Beto

MPhilHistory

Education

  1. Oxford University

    MPhilMaster of Philo...2023

    History

  2. Bowdoin College

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    History

Expertise

Modern British History, Environmental History, American History, History of War, Sustainability

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Keana

Keana

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Psychology

  2. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    MAMaster of Arts2018

    Psychology

Expertise

social psychology, statistics, economics

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Ankita

Ankita

MSBusiness

Education

  1. Duke University

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Business

  2. Bryn Mawr College

    BABachelor of Arts2020

    Economics

Expertise

Economics, Business, Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Statistics, Research Methods, Sports Business, and...

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Gracie

Gracie

PhD candidatePublic Health

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Public Health

  2. Stanford University

    MSEMaster of Scien...2022

Expertise

Global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); environmental microbiology; behavior change; environmental...

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Jada

Jada

PhDClinical Psy...

Education

  1. Columbia University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Columbia University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical psychology, Sexuality, Racial and Gender Discrimination, Mental Health, Social Justice Issues...

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Megha

Megha

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    MAMaster of Arts2022

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

clinical psychology, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, romantic relationships

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Racheida

Racheida

PhD

Education

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2019
  2. University of Virginia

    MEngMaster of Engin...2015

    Electrical Engineering

Expertise

engineering education, qualitative research, electrical engineering

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Shannon

Shannon

MSPolicy

Education

  1. The London School of Economics

    MSMaster of Science2026

    Policy

  2. George Washington University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    International Relations

Expertise

French, International Relations, International Business, Tariffs, International Trade Law

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Andrew

Andrew

PhDMiddle Easte...

Education

  1. Cornell University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2017

    Middle Eastern Studies

  2. Cornell University

    MAMaster of Arts2013

    Middle Eastern Studies

Expertise

Media, Culture, Technology, AI and Ethics, Politics, History, Music, Gender, Religion, Anthropology...

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Michael

Michael

PhDEducation

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Education

  2. University of Southern California (USC)

    MSMaster of Science2022

    Data Science

Expertise

Education, policy, quantitative research, Python (basics)

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Daniel

Daniel

PhDPhilosophy

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Philosophy

  2. Brandeis University

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    Philosophy

Expertise

Philosophy, Philosophy of AI, Epistemology, Ethics, Social Philosophy

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Sara

Sara

MSWSociology

Education

  1. University of Zagreb

    MSWMaster of Socia...2021

    Sociology

  2. University of Zagreb

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Sociology

Expertise

entrepreneurship, business development, social robotics, human-robot interaction, AI ethics, child...

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Isaias

Isaias

PhD candidateLatin Americ...

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Latin American Studies

  2. New Mexico State University

    MFAMaster of Fine...2023

    Creative Writing

Expertise

Ethnic Studies, Performance Studies (Race and Gender), Comparative Literature, Contemporary US...

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LITCY

LITCY

MPPInternationa...

Education

  1. Harvard University

    MPPMaster of Publi...2013

    International Relations

  2. University of Delhi

    MSMaster of Science1999

    Mathematics

Expertise

Mathematics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights, International Relations

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

PhD candidateSociology

Education

  1. University of Washington

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Sociology

  2. University of Washington

    MAMaster of Arts

    Sociology

Expertise

Health Disparities, Demography, Computational Methods, Social Networks, Social Media, Social Inequality

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Rebecca

Rebecca

MAGerman

Education

  1. Stanford University

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    German

  2. Stanford University

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    History

Expertise

Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against...

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Dominique

Dominique

PhDData Science

Education

  1. University of Edinburgh

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2020

    Data Science

  2. Webster University

    MAMaster of Arts2007

Expertise

Research, Social Science, Gender Studies, Intersectionality, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Equality...

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