The Boston University School of Medicine Mafia
11 people studied at Boston University School of Medicine and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bijan AlmassianPostdoctoral FellowFounded Carogen Corporaton +1Tom InselMDFounded BenchmarkhealthJodie MorrisonCertification in Clinical ResearchFounded Q32 BioMaurice FerreMDFounded InsightecAaron EdwardsMaster of Science (MSc)Founded KiraGen BioErika Ebbel AngleDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded IxcelaHelen RiessDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded EmpatheticsShahram Shawn GholamiDoctor of Medicine - MDFounded KDx DiagnosticsMubin SyedDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded RAM Medical InnovationsSeshi SompuramPhDFounded BostoncellstandardsSteven P. LaRosaDoctor of MedicineFounded Lifespan
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Boston University School of Medicine mafia?
- The Boston University School of Medicine mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at Boston University School of Medicine and went on to found or lead other companies, including Carogen Corporaton, Benchmarkhealth, Q32 Bio, Insightec, KiraGen Bio.
- Who is in the Boston University School of Medicine mafia?
- Notable members include Bijan Almassian (Carogen Corporaton), Tom Insel (Benchmarkhealth), Jodie Morrison (Q32 Bio), Maurice Ferre (Insightec), Aaron Edwards (KiraGen Bio), Erika Ebbel Angle (Ixcela), Helen Riess (Empathetics), Shahram Shawn Gholami (KDx Diagnostics), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Boston University School of Medicine alumni found?
- Companies founded by Boston University School of Medicine alumni include Carogen Corporaton, Benchmarkhealth, Q32 Bio, Insightec, KiraGen Bio, Ixcela, Empathetics, KDx Diagnostics, RAM Medical Innovations, Bostoncellstandards.










