The Agios Pharmaceuticals Mafia
7 people came through Agios Pharmaceuticals and went on to found or lead other companies.
Marc Tessier-LavigneMember, Board of DirectorsFounded Denali Therapeutics +1Brian FiskeScientific ConsultantFounded Mythic TherapeuticsRafal PielakBusiness Development ConsultantFounded SOTERI SKINKate YenDirector, Clinical ScienceFounded Auron TherapeuticsJohn EvansSVP, Corporate Development and Portfolio Leadership / IDH Portfolio ExecutiveFounded Beam TherapeuticsRahul BallalBoard Member (NASDAQ: AGIO)Founded Mediar TherapeuticsShengfang JinSr Director of BiologyFounded Ensemtx
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Agios Pharmaceuticals mafia?
- The Agios Pharmaceuticals mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Agios Pharmaceuticals and went on to found or lead other companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Mythic Therapeutics, SOTERI SKIN, Auron Therapeutics, Beam Therapeutics.
- Who is in the Agios Pharmaceuticals mafia?
- Notable members include Marc Tessier-Lavigne (Denali Therapeutics), Brian Fiske (Mythic Therapeutics), Rafal Pielak (SOTERI SKIN), Kate Yen (Auron Therapeutics), John Evans (Beam Therapeutics), Rahul Ballal (Mediar Therapeutics), Shengfang Jin (Ensemtx).
- What companies did Agios Pharmaceuticals alumni found?
- Companies founded by Agios Pharmaceuticals alumni include Denali Therapeutics, Mythic Therapeutics, SOTERI SKIN, Auron Therapeutics, Beam Therapeutics, Mediar Therapeutics, Ensemtx.





