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.
Rachel
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, molecular biology, psychology, neuroinflammation, biomedical science
Carin
MD/PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, genetics, neurodevelopmental disorders, medicine, rare diseases
Stephanie
MS candidate
Expertise
Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology
Enrique
MD
Expertise
Social Determinants of Health, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Math, Pre-Medical and Medical Science
Bhairavy
PhD candidate
Expertise
biomedical engineering/sciences, oncology, immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Adam
PhD
Expertise
Machine learning, causal inference, quantitative finance, biomedical engineering, and data science
Sameera
MD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, addiction studies, behavioral psychology, cancer medicine
Claudia
PhD candidate
Expertise
Biological anthropology; human skeletal biology, osteology; human anatomy; human evolution
Alex
MD candidate
Expertise
clinical biology, cognitive psychology, US history, classic literature, LGBTQ+ history and rights
Alexa
PhD
Expertise
Projects understanding the impact of chemicals on health and projects in the following topic areas: Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Pubic Health, Biostatistics, Clean Chemistry, Maternal and Child health
Karim
PharmD
Expertise
Pharmacy/healthcare-realted topics! (could be general medicine, healthcare, cancer etc.)