Joseph Mann (he/they)

Joseph Mann has a diverse range of work experience. In their most recent role as a Research Associate I - Services at Active Motif, they provided various epigenetic services to researchers. This involved preparing and assaying different sample types, such as cells, tissues, and single cells in plants and animals. They performed image analysis of leaf venation networks using a convolutional neural network program called LeafVeinCNN as a Staff Research Associate at the University of California, Berkeley. They also worked as a Laboratory Research Assistant at UC Berkeley, where they focused on researching the interactions between arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi and plants. As a Laboratory/Fish Health Technician Assistant I at UC San Diego, they contributed to studying genetic and respiratory diseases using zebrafish as a model organism. Additionally, they worked as a Dining Hall Worker at UCSD Housing, Dining, and Hospitality, a Lab Assistant I at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, and a Team Member at Which Wich Superior Sandwiches.

Joseph Mann attended Temecula Valley High School from 2014 to 2018, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. Following this, they enrolled at UC San Diego from 2018 to 2020, focusing on general biology without attaining a degree. Currently, Joseph is pursuing a degree in Genetics and Plant Biology at the University of California, Berkeley from 2020 to 2022.