Xenos Mason

Xenos Mason, MD is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neurology at the University of Southern California (USC). He specializes in neurology and movement disorders, with a focus on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapies. Mason joined the USC faculty in 2021 and is affiliated with the USC Laboratory for Neuroimaging (LONI) and the multidisciplinary USC Musician’s Neurology Clinic. His research addresses disparities in DBS access, neuroimaging biomarkers for movement disorders, and novel treatments for occupational dystonias.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
• Residency/Training: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, UCLA
• Fellowship: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, UCLA-CTSI Clinical/Translational Research

Research Interests: Dr. Mason’s work spans DBS efficacy biomarkers, neuromodulation for eating disorders, and racial/gender disparities in neurosurgical access. He collaborates on ENIGMA-Neuromodulation initiatives to standardize DBS clinical practices globally.

Key Contributions: His 2025 review on DBS disparities and 2024 studies on amygdala-hippocampus networks highlight his translational research focus. He also leads clinical trials evaluating DBS waveforms and kinematic outcomes in dystonia patients.

Labs/Teams: Active with LONI and the USC Musician’s Neurology Clinic, focusing on occupational dystonia treatments for musicians and performing artists.