Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

Fresh graduates taking a selfie
John Wu
John Wu
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Collapse of the American Dream: From “Rags to Riches” to the “Ragged and the Rich”“

Hanyu Y
Hanyu Y
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the indicators of sanitary menstrual practices in India and how do patterns of insufficient menstrual resources lead to lower rates of educational attainment for females in India?“

Heja Yakut
Heja Yakut
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Accessible and Technological Treatment for Amblyopia“

Rhema Yang
Rhema Yang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do parenting styles affect a teen’s mental health and brain development?“

Ruthvik Yaparla
Ruthvik Yaparla
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Overlooked Contribution of Cooking Methods' Release of Particulate Matter to Respiratory Risk Exposure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis“

Luran Yu
Luran Yu
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Blossoming Flowers: The Changes in Women’s Familial Roles Under the Modernization of China“

Anjali Zalani
Anjali Zalani
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “The Significance of Digital Accessibility“

Gongrui Zhang
Gongrui Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells“

Sophie Zhang
Sophie Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Expanding Affordable Housing in Northern Virginia: Addressing Gaps in “Live, Work, Play” Communities“

Zuoyuan Zhang
Zuoyuan Zhang
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Learning about Bioremediation: Opportunities and Challenges of Phytoremediation Compared to Other Technologies for Soil Remediation: Implications for Environmental Policies and Practices“

Yifan Zhuo
Yifan Zhuo
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “A Comparative Analysis of Gain-of-Function Research and Future Perspectives“

L A
L A
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “N/A“

Savya Agarwal
Savya Agarwal
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Optimizing iPSC Stability and Reprogramming: Bridging Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Treatment through ATFCs“

Inesa Aleksanyan
Inesa Aleksanyan
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “The Surgical Mindset: What Factors Contribute To a Successful Surgical Career?“

Riya Apte
Riya Apte
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does cigarette smoking affect the chances of schizophrenia development?“

Annyesha Auddy
Annyesha Auddy
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do the underlying biochemical processes induce hyperhomocysteinemia which leads to Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST), especially in young females who are pregnant or postpartum, and what are possible pharmaceuticals that could potentially impede the overproduction of homocysteine upon detection of hyperhomocysteinemia?“

Mahima Balakrishnan
Mahima Balakrishnan
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How does genetic hybridization (via mating/mixing of species) affect the vocalization genes in birds? How can that provide new approaches for human speech therapy?“

Shifa Bashir
Shifa Bashir
Polygence Scholar 2025

Project: “Measuring the Effect of a Change in Neutrino Chemical Potential on the Primordial Value of Helium-4 and Deuterium“

Anata Bezman
Anata Bezman
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How can advancements in gene editing techniques revolutionize the future of medicine by enabling new treatments and overcoming curent challenges?“

saanvi bhat
saanvi bhat
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Risk Factors underlying Alzheimers Diseases“