Nila
PhD candidate
Expertise
Genetics, meiosis, Drosophila melanogaster, DNA repair, recombination,
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.
Biology
- AI/ML
- Animation
- Arts
- Biology
- Biotech
- Business
- Cancer
- Chemistry
- Cognitive
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Engineering
- Entomology
- Environmental Science
- Ethics
- Fashion
- Finance
- Game Design
- Healthcare
- History
- Illustration
- Languages
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Math
- Medicine
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Organizational Leadership
- Philanthropy
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Quantitative
- Social
- Social Science
- Sports Analytics
- Statistics
- Surgery
Christian
PhD
Expertise
chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, infectious disease, how drug-resistant bacterial "superbugs" emerge, how we can discover new drugs in medicinal plants
Ambika
DVM candidate
Expertise
global health, access to medicine, veterinary
Omar
MD candidate
Expertise
Use of Technology in Medicine and Surgery
Alla
Industry expert
Expertise
Alzheimer's, the brain, and anything to do with video editing!
Karly
PhD candidate
Expertise
Structural biochemistry
Kim-Marie
PhD
Expertise
structural biology - cryo-electron microscopy; immunology - adaptive immune system, antibodies; virology - HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza; protein engineering - vaccine design
Darby
PhD candidate
Expertise
general biology, molecular and cellular biology
Vanessa
Industry expert
Expertise
genetic engineering (CRISPR/cas 9), biological pathways and biomarkers, neuroimaging and neurodegenerative diseases
Nathan
PhD
Expertise
microbiology
Jesse
PhD
Expertise
Virology, Microbiology, Plant Biology
Lingting
PhD
Expertise
Immunology, Genetics, Single Cell RNA Seq, T cells, SAT Math, Math
Paul
PhD candidate
Expertise
Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, Bioengineering, Cartilage, Chemistry, Protein Synthesis
Lindsey
MS
Expertise
marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation biology, plant physiology,
Ann
DPT
Expertise
Anatomy; Physiology; Exercise Science; Orthopedics; Healthcare; Physical Therapy; Physical Rehabilitation
Alexandra
MD candidate
Expertise
Neurobiology, Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, epilepsy), Neurodegeneration, Epigenetics, Psychology - Mental Health
Sasmith
MD
Expertise
Medicine, Cancer Screening and Prevention, Review Studies, Case Reports, Evidenced Based Learning
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
Shana
MPH candidate
Expertise
Global/Public Health, Community Advocacy, Writing, Spanish, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Decolonization, Trauma-Informed Care, Community Health
Chyana
MPH candidate
Expertise
Biology, public health, mental health and wellness, math, problem solving, the scientific method, anatomy, microbiology research, structural biology research, medical terminology, community outreach, public speaking