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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
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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Kendra

Kendra

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Virginia

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    MPhilMaster of Philo...2019

    Microbiology

Expertise

neuroimmunology, neurodevelopment, developmental biology, glia, neurodegenerative disorders...

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Isabella

Isabella

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Tufts University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

clinical psychology (e.g., development and treatment of psychological disorders), neuroscience (e.g....

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Samantha

Samantha

PhDGenetics

Education

  1. Emory University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Genetics

  2. Louisiana State University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Animal sciences

Expertise

genetics, brain development, molecular biology, glia cells, stem cells, CRISPR, ethics, neuroscience...

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Samantha

Samantha

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Neuroscience

  2. Kenyon College

    BABachelor of Arts2014

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Adolescent development; Psychology and behavior; Applications of neuroimaging; Educational neuroscience...

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Alexandra

Alexandra

MD candidate

Education

  1. Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center

    MDDoctor of MedicineTBD
  2. Princeton University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neurobiology, Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, epilepsy), Neurodegeneration, Epigenetics, Psychology -...

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Adrianna

Adrianna

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Case Western Reserve University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Neuroscience

  2. Florida State University (FSU)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2014

    Psychology

Expertise

Behavioral neuroscience, neuropsychological impairments, cell biology, behavioral psychology...

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Shenee

Shenee

PhDNeuroscience

Education

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

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Neuroscience

  2. University of the Virgin Islands

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Biology

Expertise

Neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, sleep disruption, synapse biology, tau pathology...

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Stephanie

Stephanie

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Pomona College

    BABachelor of Arts2014

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Clinical Neuroscience; Applications of Neuroimaging; The Emotional Human Brain: Integrating Neuroscience...

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Nadiya

Nadiya

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    MSMaster of Science

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Stem Cells, Neurodegeneration, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Tissue Engineering...

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Nathan

Nathan

MD/MBAMedicine

Education

  1. Dartmouth College

    MD/MBADoctor of Medic...2023

    Medicine

  2. Dartmouth College

    MBAMaster of Busin...2023

    Business

Expertise

mental health, wellness, digital health/technology, business models, public health

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Nainika

Nainika

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Columbia University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. Columbia University

    MPhilMaster of Philo...2020

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Alzheimer's disease, Neurodegenerative disease, Neuroimmunology, genetics, chronic pain,

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Sean

Sean

PhDNeuroscience

Education

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

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. James Madison University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neurodevelopment, Neurodegeneration, sleep, sleep medications/pharmacology, Autism, Schizophrenia

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Regina

Regina

PhD candidateEducation

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Education

  2. Virginia State University

    EdMMaster of Educa...2014

    Education

Expertise

Education

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