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The network

Across 32 institutions.

VergeSci will be rolling out to 32 institutions to launch our initiative to make research accessible to all.

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The gap

Research runs on who you know.
Research runs on chance encounters.
Research runs on cold emails.

Research runs on curiosity.

Research runs on ability.

Research runs on ambition.

The right fit

Every lab mapped in relation to your interests.

VergeSci finds your closest fit by what piques your curiosity, your prior experiences, and your career goals, so you can accelerate your engagement in research.

Neuroscience96

Neural Circuits Lab

Examines how neural circuits assemble and adapt at cellular resolution.

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Neuroscience
Two-photon imagingOptogenetics
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Active projects
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Publications

The lab reconstructs synaptic connectivity using two-photon imaging and optogenetic perturbation. Current work characterizes how circuits reorganize as animals acquire new behaviors.

Genomics94

Computational Genomics Lab

Applies machine learning to interpret the structure and function of the genome.

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Genomics
Deep learningVariant analysis
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9
Active projects
61
Publications

The group develops deep learning models that predict regulatory activity directly from DNA sequence. Ongoing studies relate noncoding variation to disease risk across diverse populations.

Cognition91

Vision & Cognition Lab

Investigates how visual perception gives rise to understanding and judgment.

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Cognition
PsychophysicsNeural recording
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7
Active projects
48
Publications

Research pairs psychophysics with neural recording to trace how the visual system constructs stable percepts. A central aim is to formalize how attention shapes perceptual inference.

Bioengineering89

Immuno-Engineering Lab

Engineers cellular systems that direct the immune response against disease.

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Bioengineering
Synthetic receptorsCell therapy
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10
Active projects
53
Publications

The lab designs synthetic receptors that reprogram immune cells to recognize tumors. Recent efforts improve the precision and durability of engineered cell therapies.

The platform

Everything a student needs to find their place in research.

Discover Labs

A live feed of every researcher, where each recommendation is aligned to your interests, with filters when you prefer to lead the search.

The engine

Your interests as coordinates.

The more you explore, the sharper the recommendations get.

Assess

Understanding

It learns what draws your curiosity

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Match

Alignment

It surfaces the labs and people closest to you

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Improve

Compounding

Every interaction improves your experience

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