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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
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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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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Carmen

Carmen

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. Emory University

    MPHMaster of Publi...2017

    Epidemiology

Expertise

Child health, neuroscience, science writing

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Salvador

Salvador

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Harvard University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. California Lutheran University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience, Molecular Neuroscience, Fear and Anxiety Neuroscience Research

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Lucas

Lucas

Industry expertNeuroscience

Education

  1. Binghamton University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Coding, Python, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Data Science

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Jasmine

Jasmine

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Wellesley College

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health

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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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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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Nahdia

Nahdia

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Georgetown University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2021

    Neuroscience

  2. Boston University

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Neuroscience

Expertise

neuroscience, mental illness, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, obesity, diet studies

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Sarah

Sarah

PhDNeurobiology

Education

  1. University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neurobiology

  2. Emory University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, life sciences, microbiome, biotech, visual arts, applications of neuroimaging

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Chiaki

Chiaki

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    MAMaster of Arts2021

    Neurobiology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Learning & Memory, Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Sleep

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Evan

Evan

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California Davis (UCD)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2012

    Psychology

Expertise

psychology, neuroscience

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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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John Aaron

John Aaron

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Mississippi Medical Center

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Mississippi

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Neuroinflammation, Stroke, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Neurodegenerative Diseases...

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Laura

Laura

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Dartmouth College

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. Vassar College

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Psychology, Cancer biology, Cancer therapeutics, Cellular &...

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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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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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Adrienne

Adrienne

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Psychology

  2. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)

    MAMaster of Arts2023

    Psychology

Expertise

Emotions, Body Awareness, Neuroscience, Adversity, Stress, Social Psychology, Emotion Development...

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Nashali

Nashali

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Mayo Clinic

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Psychology

Expertise

Neuro-immunology, behavioral neuroscience, depression, antidepressants, Alzheimer’s, gut-brain axis

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Noel

Noel

PhDEducation

Education

  1. University of North Texas

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2018

    Education

  2. Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

psychology, education, counseling, mental health, radical acceleration, intelligence, giftedness, mental...

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