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.
Karim
PharmD
Expertise
Pharmacy/healthcare-realted topics! (could be general medicine, healthcare, cancer etc.)
Gaurav
MD candidate
Expertise
Clinical trials/research, Observational studies, Oncology, Anticoagulation, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, Dermatologic malignancy, Outcomes-based research
Taylor
PhD
Expertise
Cancer biology, cell signaling, systems biology, cancer cell heterogeneity, biomedical engineering
Maya
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity, Psychedelics, Neuropharmacology, Project Design, GPCRs, Biology, Cancer Research, Clinical Translational Research
Bhairavy
PhD candidate
Expertise
biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Brandon
MD
Expertise
Clinical medicine of all topics, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, pulmonology
Mariame
PhD candidate
Expertise
cancer biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, public health, computer science, biology, coding
Briana
PhD
Expertise
Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Scientific Writing, Research Methods
Alexandra
PhD
Expertise
Cancer biology, immunology, biotechnology, startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, mental health, science-backed skincare, beauty & wellness
Jordan
PhD
Expertise
Stem cells, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Cancer Metabolism, Microbiology, Pathogenesis, Metabolism, Microscopy
Amy
PhD
Expertise
biochemistry, structural biology, microbiology, drug discovery, interdisciplinary research
Luke
PhD
Expertise
Cancer biology, Gene Editing, Pharmacology, Immunology, CRISPR, Viruses, Genetics, Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development