The Bluebird Bio Mafia
6 people came through Bluebird Bio and went on to found or lead other companies.
Philip ReillyFounding Chief Medical OfficerFounded Luna Genetics +1Genine WinslowScientistFounded Chameleon Biosciences +1Aaron EdwardsAssociate Scientist IIFounded KiraGen BioRyan Murray, PhDAssociate Scientist, ImmunotherapyFounded KiraGen BioDavid MeekChief Executive OfficerFounded Mirati TherapeuticsAnkit KumarInformation Security Engineer (Co-op)Founded Emphere
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bluebird Bio mafia?
- The Bluebird Bio mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Bluebird Bio and went on to found or lead other companies, including Luna Genetics, Chameleon Biosciences, KiraGen Bio, Mirati Therapeutics, Emphere.
- Who is in the Bluebird Bio mafia?
- Notable members include Philip Reilly (Luna Genetics), Genine Winslow (Chameleon Biosciences), Aaron Edwards (KiraGen Bio), Ryan Murray, PhD (KiraGen Bio), David Meek (Mirati Therapeutics), Ankit Kumar (Emphere).
- What companies did Bluebird Bio alumni found?
- Companies founded by Bluebird Bio alumni include Luna Genetics, Chameleon Biosciences, KiraGen Bio, Mirati Therapeutics, Emphere.






