Meet Polygence Scholars and explore their projects

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Emma O'Connell
Emma O'Connell
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “How do different modes of administration, and specific bodily characteristics, influence the addictive effects of nicotine and cocaine?“

Hasika Oggi
Hasika Oggi
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “An investigation of vaccine candidates for the treatment of leprosy and their efficacy and accessibility“

Precious Ogunsakin
Precious Ogunsakin
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Reality Shifting in Relation to Induced Psychosis“

Oluwafunmilola Okeowo
Oluwafunmilola Okeowo
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How can we change the way we view procrastination in teenagers?“

Moyosoreoluwa Orimoloye
Moyosoreoluwa Orimoloye
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The Potential Of DNA as a Data Storage Method“

Prisha Pachpande
Prisha Pachpande
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “Future of antibody-based therapeutics in Parkinson's disease“

Plara Paik
Plara Paik
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How does the use of Perphenazine and Thiothixene differ amongst adolescent Schizophrenia patients?“

Sint Paing
Sint Paing
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Comparison of symbrachydactyly and the phocomelia of cleft lip and palate“

Vinay Panchal
Vinay Panchal
Hillsborough High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Unlimited Energy: 24/7 Renewable Energy Source“

Brandon Pang
Brandon Pang
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “A potential disease-modifying gene therapy for treatment of Parkinson's Disease, specifically looking at GDNF“

Rhea Parameswaran
Rhea Parameswaran
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Role of Inflammation in Allergic Responses and Cancer“

Selina Park
Selina Park
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “What are the causes of poorer mental and physical health for the elders?“

Sai Pranav Parvathaneni
Sai Pranav Parvathaneni
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “A Comprehensive Analysis of the Behavior of Rubber Bands and Rubber-like Polymers“

Srikar Pasala
Srikar Pasala
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “The role of the KCC2 gene in regulating neuropathic pain: A review“

Jay Patel
Jay Patel
Calabasas High School
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Differences in barriers to accessing mental health treatment among Asian Indians from first and later generations in the U.S.“

Preston Peeler
Preston Peeler
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “How does alcohol affect the nervous system on both a short-term and long-term level?“

Yuetu (Amber) Peng
Yuetu (Amber) Peng
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Lin Huiyin’s Unrecognized Contribution to Chinese Architecture“

Andrew Petouvis
Andrew Petouvis
Polygence Scholar 2024

Project: “What are the various methods of fusion energy production that exist today, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each method?“

Dylan Phan
Dylan Phan
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “A forecast of the automotive industry and its improvements in environmental sustainability and optimization of vehicle design“

Kasia Piekielniak
Kasia Piekielniak
Polygence Scholar 2023

Project: “Assessment of International Efforts in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) Development for Commercial Aircraft“