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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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Ini

Ini

PhD candidate

Expertise

Microeconomics topics (like education, labor markets, etc), data analysis for social science research, public policy analysis

Adrianna

Adrianna

PhD

Expertise

Behavioral neuroscience, neuropsychological impairments, cell biology, behavioral psychology, neuropharmacology, philosophy, cognitive psychology

Sara

Sara

PhD candidate

Expertise

Astrophysics, solar cells, semiconductor devices, optoelectrical devices

Lauren

Lauren

PhD

Expertise

molecular biology, cell biology, genetics

Ethan

Ethan

Industry expert

Expertise

Data science, Sports analytics, Bayesian statistics, Machine learning

Joshua

Joshua

PhD candidate

Expertise

(1) Using computational and mathematical models to describe biological processes. (2) Plant biology and mycology - particularly the biochemistry and molecular biology of plants and fungi. (3) Biotech for agriculture and energy production.

Annamarie

Annamarie

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cancer biology, medical science and physiology, understanding human disease, scientific writing and education

Lindsey

Lindsey

MS candidate

Expertise

Mathematics, Computing

Amanda

Amanda

MS candidate

Expertise

combinatorics, graph theory, algebra, math but make it girlypop, girlypop but make it math, co-opting math content from one area and using it in wildly incompatible (but not really) areas

John

John

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics of the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries; Drug Pricing; Competition studies in Healthcare Markets; Determinants of Health; Theory of Healthcare and Health; Entrepreneurship/Business

Alejandro

Alejandro

MD candidate

Expertise

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Proteomics, Precision and Personalized Medicine

Whitney

Whitney

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects

Jerry

Jerry

DO candidate

Expertise

Human anatomy, human physiology and pathophysiology, technological and pharmacological advancements in medicine, psychology of learning, use of technology in education, and techniques in pencil and digital drawing

Sophia

Sophia

PhD

Expertise

applications of microscopy, parasitology, infectious disease, host pathogen interactions, bacteriology, immunology

Kevin

Kevin

PhD candidate

Expertise

social psychology, intergroup relations, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, social justice, bias

Ekaterina

Ekaterina

PhD candidate

Expertise

deep learning, machine learning, linear algebra, computer vision, probability theory, medical

Matthew

Matthew

MET

Expertise

Game Development, Game Design, Modern International Music, Foreign Languages, Ethnomusicology

Saam

Saam

MPH candidate

Expertise

biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, math

Nicholas

Nicholas

PhD

Expertise

Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - manufacturing and design, nanomaterials, energy storage, batteries, rapid prototyping, and product development

Daniel

Daniel

MD

Expertise

Medicine, Clinical medicine, Radiology, Interventional radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound