Jivanna Mason

Jivanna Mason is a research professional with a strong focus on disease genetics, host genetics, and viral interactions, currently serving as Research Associate II at Ring Therapeutics since February 2022. Prior to this role, Jivanna worked as Research Associate I at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where ongoing projects investigated Alzheimer's Disease, autism, and hearing loss using stem cell and organoid models. Jivanna's academic background includes a Master’s degree in Biology from Clark University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the same institution. During their time at Clark University, Jivanna engaged in various research roles, including exploring the evolutionary trajectory of stickleback fish and investigating morphological adaptations in response to environmental changes.