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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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Maryann

Maryann

PhD

Expertise

Civic engagement, mobilization, race/ethnic politics, gender, authoritarianism, religion/politics, political psychology, political participation, constitutional studies, Supreme Court

Anish

Anish

MS

Expertise

Neurodegenerative Diseases (Glaucoma, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, etc), Neuroimaging Technologies (MRI, CT, etc.), Neurotrauma (Concussions, Blast impact), Sports Medicine (new treatments, diagnostic tests), Medical Device ideation and design for underserved communities, Anything related to statistical analysis and/or data science (any industry/subject area)

Frank

Frank

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics, Python, Optimization, Engineering

Julia

Julia

PhD

Expertise

clinical psychology (e.g., associations of depression, romantic relationships, health)

Dillan Elise

Dillan Elise

PhD candidate

Expertise

Neuroscience, electrophysiology of the brain, digital signal processing, psychology, data science, coding, programming, neuroimaging, ethics, social science

Laura

Laura

PhD

Expertise

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

Lauren

Lauren

PhD

Expertise

molecular biology, cell biology, genetics

Lananh

Lananh

PhD candidate

Expertise

Gene therapy, Organ-on-chip, regenerative medicine, precision medicine, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biomaterials, tissue engineering

Eric

Eric

PhD candidate

Expertise

psychology, biomechanics, concussions, sport performance

Jasmine

Jasmine

PhD candidate

Expertise

neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health

Daniel

Daniel

PhD

Expertise

International Psychology; Global Mental Health; Counseling; Capacity Building; Disability Justice; Disability Education; Juvenile Justice; Leadership

Alissa

Alissa

PhD

Expertise

Mechanical engineering, Electrochemistry (batteries, fuel cells, etc.)., Applied Mechanics, Energy Storage, Energy Policy, Materials Science

Garret

Garret

JD

Expertise

Finance, Law, Corporate Finance, Statistics

Bruno

Bruno

PhD

Expertise

quantum communication, quantum optics, quantum computing, quantum dynamics, computational materials science, computational physics, machine learning (esp applications to quantum)

Laura

Laura

MA

Expertise

Evolution, Genetics, Adaptation, Speciation, Natural Selection, Biodiversity, Phylogenetics, Evolutionary adaptions in response to climate change, Projects focused on analyzing the genetics underlying a specific phenotype or disease, Projects that focus on mining available data (such as collecting and analyzing downloadable genetic sequences from published research work)

Omar

Omar

MS

Expertise

Beginner-friendly AI projects focused on foundational concepts and practical applications, including dataset exploration and prediction tasks, as well as engineering and robotics projects involving control systems, embedded systems, and hands-on problem-solving.

Kristen

Kristen

PhD candidate

Expertise

Environmental History; Medical Anthropology; colonial, post-colonial, de-colonial studies; feminist anthropology; the social study of science and technology; East African history; Imperialism; social science; creative writing & ethnographic writing/autoethnography

John-Paul

John-Paul

MPH

Expertise

Environmental Science, Math, Writing, Chemistry, Literature, English, Website building, public health, biology, science, journalism, epidemiology, marine science, Occupational Health,

Alyssa

Alyssa

PhD

Expertise

Molecular biology, genetics, evolution, education, and nutrional biochemistry

Siddharth

Siddharth

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clean energy technologies (fuel cells, hydrogen electrolyzers etc.), electrochemistry, colloidal science, aerosol physics