Nashali
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuro-immunology, behavioral neuroscience, depression, antidepressants, Alzheimer’s, gut-brain axis
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.
Catarina
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical (i.e., abnormal) psychology, developmental psychopathology, cognitive development, research methods, basic statistics (e.g., ANOVA, regression), mental health and the media, mental health and social media, treatment of mental health
Morgan
PhD candidate
Expertise
Behavioral genetics, genetic and environmental risk factors for dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, health psychology, biological aging
Sandra
DO candidate
Expertise
Pathophysiology of diseases, Psychology, Mental health, Holistic medicine, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, Neurology, Community Health, Preventative Health, Pediatrics
Sierra
PhD candidate
Expertise
neuroscience, psychology, biology, music, art, philosophy, meditation, sleep, language/linguistics, mental illnesses, drugs/addiction, and creativity
Daniel
PhD candidate
Expertise
Judgement and Decision Making, Consumer Psychology, Prosocial Behavior, Product Development, User Experience, Human Centered Product Design, Health, Consumer Wellness
Nkatha
PhD candidate
Expertise
Neuroscience of compulsive disorder, behavioral neuroscience, neurodegeneration
Ollie
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Neuropsychological Assessment, Neuroimaging, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy
Katie
MPA
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Paia
Industry expert
Expertise
Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for young audiences or production)
John
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience - Neuroimaging, Data Analysis, Statistics, Business - Finance, Business - Consulting
Megha
PhD candidate
Expertise
clinical psychology, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, romantic relationships
Carina
PhD
Expertise
Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Health
Noel
PhD
Expertise
psychology, education, counseling, mental health, radical acceleration, intelligence, giftedness, mental illness, therapy, mental health treatment, counseling
Rachel
PhD
Expertise
Neuroscience, molecular biology, psychology, neuroinflammation, biomedical science
Julia
PhD candidate
Expertise
Behavioral medicine, interventions, health psychology, general psychology, lifestyle changes (physical activity, sleep, nutrition)