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.
Taylor
PhD
Expertise
Cancer biology, cell signaling, systems biology, cancer cell heterogeneity, biomedical engineering
Samantha
MD/PhD candidate
Expertise
Traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, computational neuroscience, virology & viral entry, violin performance
Christopher
PhD candidate
Expertise
General biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, cancer immunology, or cancer therapy.
Cheyenne
MEng candidate
Expertise
Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Bioluminescence, Surgical Imaging Technologies, Medical Technologies
Nella
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, viruses, Pharmacology, Addiction, Science Communication, GABA, Dopamine, Neuropharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Use Disorders, Neural Circuitry, Mechanisms Underlying Disease, Cellular and molecular biology and developmental biology
Amy
PhD
Expertise
biochemistry, structural biology, microbiology, drug discovery, interdisciplinary research
Becky
PhD candidate
Expertise
Cancer biology, Cell biology, Gene editing/CRISPR, Stem cells, Cell signaling, Drug discovery biology, Adenosine/ATP
Karim
PharmD
Expertise
Pharmacy/healthcare-realted topics! (could be general medicine, healthcare, cancer etc.)
Jacqueline
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical research, specifically pediatric cardiology, rare genetics, addiction, and social determinants of health. Also Spanish literature
