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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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Kelley

Kelley

MSW candidatePsychology

Education

  1. University of Chicago

    MSWMaster of Socia...TBD

    Psychology

  2. Columbia University

    BABachelor of Arts2022

    East Asian Studies

Expertise

East Asian Philosophy, East Asian History, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Art Analysis, Music...

Jaclyn

Jaclyn

PhD candidatePhysics

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Physics

  2. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science

    Physics

Expertise

Physics, mathematics, chemistry, visual arts, design, biomechanics

Dorian

Dorian

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2019

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    MSMaster of Science2015

    Neuroscience

Expertise

cellular biology, biology of neurological or inflammatory diseases, development of new medications

Ochuwa

Ochuwa

MPH candidate

Education

  1. City College of New York (CUNY)

    MPHMaster of Publi...TBD
  2. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    MDDoctor of MedicineTBD

Expertise

public health, biology, outreach and education, biomedical sciences, environmental sciences, creative...

Phoebe

Phoebe

PhD candidatePublic Health

Education

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

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Public Health

  2. University of Texas Austin (UT Austin)

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Public Health

Expertise

Public Health, Health Behavior, Unhealthy Product Marketing, Retail Environments, Nutrition Policy...

Raheem

Raheem

Industry expertEconomics

Education

  1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

    BABachelor of Arts

    Economics

Expertise

marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music...

Zion

Zion

MBA candidateBusiness

Education

  1. Emory University

    MBAMaster of Busin...TBD

    Business

  2. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Industrial & Systems Engineering

Expertise

Business Development Consulting

Dylan

Dylan

MPAPublic Policy

Education

  1. University of Missouri - Columbia

    MPAMaster of Publi...2022

    Public Policy

  2. University of Missouri - Columbia

    BABachelor of Arts2014

    Political Science

Expertise

Real World Learning, Education, Social Science, Business

Ollie

Ollie

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. Northwestern University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Northwestern University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience...

Margaret

Margaret

PhDEducation

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Education

  2. James Madison University

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Psychology

Expertise

Teacher self-efficacy, motivation, educational program evaluation, psychology of learning, developmental...

Paulina

Paulina

PhD candidateBiotech

Education

  1. University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biotech

  2. Stanford University

    MBIMaster of Biome...TBD

    Genetics

Expertise

bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics

Chiaki

Chiaki

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    MAMaster of Arts2021

    Neurobiology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Learning & Memory, Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Sleep

Magdalena

Magdalena

MTSReligious St...

Education

  1. Harvard University

    MTSMaster in Theol...2011

    Religious Studies

  2. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    Spanish

Expertise

Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of South America, Social Sciences

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...

Thomas

Thomas

PhD candidateMechanical E...

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. University of North Dakota

    MSMaster of Science2025

    Physics

Expertise

Physics: semiconductor, quantum, astrophysics, electromagnetism, nuclear. Mathematics: algebra...

Chris

Chris

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    MBAMaster of Busin...2022

    Business

  2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    MSMaster of Science2022

    Mechanical Engineering

Expertise

Business, Sports Analytics, Engineering, Basic Finance, Communication/Public Speaking

Shannon

Shannon

MSPolicy

Education

  1. The London School of Economics

    MSMaster of Science2026

    Policy

  2. George Washington University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    International Relations

Expertise

French, International Relations, International Business, Tariffs, International Trade Law

Sarah

Sarah

PhD candidate

Education

  1. San Diego State University/UC San Diego

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD
  2. San Diego State University/UC San Diego

    MSMaster of Science2024

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

social connection, affective neuroscience, mental health, anxiety, approach/avoidance behaviros

Andrew

Andrew

PhDMiddle Easte...

Education

  1. Cornell University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2017

    Middle Eastern Studies

  2. Cornell University

    MAMaster of Arts2013

    Middle Eastern Studies

Expertise

Media, Culture, Technology, AI and Ethics, Politics, History, Music, Gender, Religion, Anthropology...

CB

CB

MSSport Analytics

Education

  1. Syracuse University

    MSMaster of Science2022

    Sport Analytics

  2. Syracuse University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Sport Analytics

Expertise

Sports Analytics