Jason Own
About Jason Own
Jason Own is a Communication and Consent Educator currently working at Yale University School of Medicine. He has a background in neuroscience and has held various research and business development roles in healthcare and education.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Jason Own works at Yale University School of Medicine as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Surgery Lab, Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various research projects for five years. In addition to his research role, he serves as a Communication and Consent Educator at Yale University, also since 2019. This dual role allows him to engage with both academic and educational aspects of the medical field.
Education and Expertise
Jason Own studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from 2018 to 2022. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in cellular biology, which aligns with his interests in behavioral psychology. He aims to integrate this knowledge with business development in the healthcare technology sector, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach to his career.
Research Experience
Jason Own has extensive research experience across various institutions. He worked as a Research Assistant at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences for four months in 2020. Prior to that, he was a Research Assistant at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in the Raybould Lab for three months in 2017. Currently, he is a Research Assistant at Scripps Research in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, a position he has held since 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Jason Own held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He was a Business Development Intern at BigHat Biosciences for six months in 2021. He also worked as a Marketing and Business Development Associate at VeriSIM Life for seven months in 2021. Additionally, he served as Pool Manager at the John F. Cunningham Pool for six years, from 2015 to 2021, at the Greater Vallejo Recreation District.
Skills and Interests
Jason Own possesses strong skills in creative and critical thinking, particularly in applying the scientific method to business development challenges. His interests lie in behavioral psychology, which he seeks to integrate with his work in healthcare technology. This unique combination of skills and interests positions him well for future opportunities in the healthcare sector.