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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.

Neuroscience
Kelsey

Kelsey

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    MSMaster of Science2018

    Biology

Expertise

neuroscience of memory, neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology, stem cell biology

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Rosa

Rosa

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Neurobiology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Biology

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Paia

Paia

Industry expertNeuroscience

Education

  1. Northwestern University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for...

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Angelica

Angelica

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Linguistics

Expertise

The neuroscience of memory formation; the science of sleep: understanding why we need it; the effects of...

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Maya

Maya

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neuroscience

  2. Hampton University

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Biology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity, Psychedelics, Neuropharmacology, Project Design, GPCRs, Biology, Cancer...

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Marketta

Marketta

PhDNeurobiology

Education

  1. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neurobiology

  2. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    MSMaster of Science2019

    Neurobiology

Expertise

Biology (Molecular and Cellular); Neuroscience (Neurodegeneration); College applications; Life coaching

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Nella

Nella

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Florida State University (FSU)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neuroscience

  2. University Of South Carolina - Columbia

    MSMaster of Science2015

    Molecular Biology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, viruses, Pharmacology, Addiction, Science Communication, GABA, Dopamine...

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Roshni

Roshni

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Neuroscience

  2. New York University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Consumer Behavior & Insights, Research Methods, Study Design & Data Collection...

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Maria

Maria

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Tufts University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Neuroscience

  2. Boston University

    BABachelor of Arts2013

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Synapse biology, neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration

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Ashley

Ashley

PhDGenetics

Education

  1. University of Birmingham

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2018

    Genetics

  2. West Georgia College

    MSMaster of Science2008

    Genetics

Expertise

Genetics of human health and disease

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Omar

Omar

PhDBiomedical E...

Education

  1. Illinois Institute of Technology

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. University of Chicago

    MSMaster of Science

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering, STEM in general, medical, prosthetics, Electronics, Robotics

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Clare

Clare

PhD candidatePsychology

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Psychology

  2. University of Oregon

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Psychology

Expertise

adolescent brain and behavioral development, puberty, well-being

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Salman

Salman

MDMedicine

Education

  1. Boston University

    MDDoctor of Medicine2024

    Medicine

  2. New York University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Psychology, Social Neuroscience, Biology, Medicine, Pre-med, Medical school admissions, MCAT, Neuroscience

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JoColl

JoColl

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Boston University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. Boston University

    MSMaster of Science2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Psychiatrics, Anxiety, PTSD, Endocrinology, Sensory Systems, Anatomy, Down Syndrome...

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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...

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Anahit

Anahit

PhDBiology

Education

  1. Tuebingen Univercity

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2014

    Biology

  2. Yerevan State University

    MAMaster of Arts2009

    Biology

Expertise

Neuroscience and brain behavior research; Biophysics; Human physiology and anatomy, neuroanatomy; Brain...

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Ti'Air

Ti'Air

PhDBiomedical E...

Education

  1. Michigan State University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. University of Cincinnati

    MSEMaster of Scien...2013

    Biomedical Engineering

Expertise

biomedical engineering, neural engineering, neuroscience, cellular signaling pathways, implantable...

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Sandra

Sandra

DO candidateMedicine

Education

  1. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

    DODoctor of Osteo...TBD

    Medicine

  2. Troy University

    MSMaster of ScienceTBD

    Education

Expertise

Pathophysiology of diseases, Psychology, Mental health, Holistic medicine, Biochemistry, Psychiatry...

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Stella

Stella

MD/PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Tufts University

    MD/PhDDoctor of Medic...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Metabolism

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Joshua

Joshua

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Virginia

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Towson University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Psychology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Biology, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology

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