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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.

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Alyson

Alyson

MSFood Science

Education

  1. Copenhagen University

    MSMaster of Science

    Food Science

  2. Princeton University

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Geosciences

Expertise

Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked...

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Andrés

Andrés

PhDBiology

Education

  1. New York University (NYU)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2019

    Biology

  2. George Mason University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2007

    Genetics

Expertise

Biology, Creative Writing, Molecular genetics, Genomics, Yeast biology,

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Rachel

Rachel

PhD candidateZoology

Education

  1. Brown University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Zoology

  2. Colorado State University

    MSMaster of Science2018

    Zoology

Expertise

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

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Vania

Vania

PhDImmunology

Education

  1. University of Rochester

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Immunology

  2. University of Rochester

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Immunology

Expertise

immunology, oncology, pathology, spanish

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Samantha

Samantha

PhDGenetics

Education

  1. Emory University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Genetics

  2. Louisiana State University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Animal sciences

Expertise

genetics, brain development, molecular biology, glia cells, stem cells, CRISPR, ethics, neuroscience...

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Marie

Marie

PhD candidateMolecular Bi...

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Molecular Biology

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Molecular Biology

Expertise

genetic and molecular controls of plant cellular processes relevant to combat the climate crisis...

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Christian

Christian

PhD candidateMarine Science

Education

  1. Louisiana State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Marine Science

  2. Bob Jones University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Biology

Expertise

Spatial Data Science; Movement Ecology; Marine Biology; Fisheries Science

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Ashley

Ashley

MPHPublic Health

Education

  1. George Washington University

    MPHMaster of Publi...

    Public Health

  2. Virginia Wesleyan College

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Biology

Expertise

Public Health, Biology, Marine Biology/Science, Oceanography, Environmental Public Health, Climate Change

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Imantha

Imantha

Master of Health AdministrationPublic Health

Education

  1. New York University

    Master of Health Administration2021

    Public Health

  2. University of California Riverside (UCR)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2015

    Biology

Expertise

Master of Healthcare Administration. I also have a BS in Biology.

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Vanessa

Vanessa

Industry expertNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    BSBachelor of Sci...

    Neuroscience

Expertise

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

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Sean

Sean

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. James Madison University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neurodevelopment, Neurodegeneration, sleep, sleep medications/pharmacology, Autism, Schizophrenia

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Emily

Emily

PhD candidateEnvironmenta...

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Environmental Science

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Environmental Science

Expertise

Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social...

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Carl

Carl

PhDMicrobiology

Education

  1. University of California Davis (UCD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Microbiology

  2. Saint Edward's University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Biology

Expertise

Microbiology and Public Health

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Christina

Christina

MDMedicine

Education

  1. Butler University

    MDDoctor of Medicine2024

    Medicine

  2. Ithaca College

    MSMaster of Science

Expertise

Anatomy & physiology, clinical medicine

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Lily

Lily

PhDMicrobiology

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Microbiology

  2. Washington University in St. Louis

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Biomedical Engineering

Expertise

Biology, Microbiology, Viruses, Microscopy, CRISPR, Proteins, RNA

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Colleen

Colleen

PhDImmunology

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Immunology

  2. State University of New York College at Geneseo

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Biochemistry

Expertise

immunology, biotech patent law

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Dominique

Dominique

PhDBiochemistry

Education

  1. Howard University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2020

    Biochemistry

  2. Georgia State University

    MSMaster of Science2016

    Chemistry

Expertise

Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Microscopes, Immuology

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Laura

Laura

PhDMolecular Bi...

Education

  1. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Molecular Biology

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Genetics

Expertise

Molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, developmental biology, computational biology

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Sarah

Sarah

PhDNeurobiology

Education

  1. University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neurobiology

  2. Emory University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, life sciences, microbiome, biotech, visual arts, applications of neuroimaging

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Alexa

Alexa

PhDMicrobiology

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Microbiology

  2. Vanderbilt University

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Drug discovery, microbial interactions, environmental microbiology, genome mining, bioengineering

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