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.
Desiree
PhD
Expertise
Qualitative research, psychology, social justice, special education, mental health, policy issues, DEI, social issues
Jordan
PhD
Expertise
Stem cells, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Cancer Metabolism, Microbiology, Pathogenesis, Metabolism, Microscopy
Joe
PhD
Expertise
AI, machine learning, deep learning, data science, natural language processing, signal processing, image processing, computational modeling, biophysical modeling, statistics, biomedical engineering, medical devices, neuromodulation, movement disorders
Katy
MA
Expertise
Early and Modern Middle Eastern history, Political Science, Latin American history, Arab and Latin American cinema, feminist cinema, film theory, ethnography, Islamic Studies
Vivian
Industry expert
Expertise
Regenerative and developmental biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics
Shomik
PhD candidate
Expertise
Renewable energy (solar), heat transfer, computational materials science
Jaclyn
MS
Expertise
environmental science, conservation, marine science, sustainability, conservation planning, strategic planning, environmental psychology
Gaurav
MD candidate
Expertise
Clinical trials/research, Observational studies, Oncology, Anticoagulation, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, Dermatologic malignancy, Outcomes-based research
Choong
MBA/PhD
Expertise
any projects related to business, market research, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and AI.