The CRISPR Mafia
6 people came through CRISPR and went on to found or lead other companies.
Maria FardisMember Board Of DirectorsFounded Iovance Biotherapeutics +2Briggs MorrisonBoard MemberFounded Crossbow Therapeutics +1Katherine HighBoard MemberFounded RhyGaze AGPhilippe DrouetChief Commercial Officer (CCO)Founded BiotheryxChristian CobaughDirector, Collaborative ResearchFounded Vernal BiosciencesLawrence KleinChief Operating Officer & Chief Business OfficerFounded Oruka Therapeutics Inc
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CRISPR mafia?
- The CRISPR mafia is the network of 6 people who came through CRISPR and went on to found or lead other companies, including Iovance Biotherapeutics, Crossbow Therapeutics, RhyGaze AG, Biotheryx, Vernal Biosciences.
- Who is in the CRISPR mafia?
- Notable members include Maria Fardis (Iovance Biotherapeutics), Briggs Morrison (Crossbow Therapeutics), Katherine High (RhyGaze AG), Philippe Drouet (Biotheryx), Christian Cobaugh (Vernal Biosciences), Lawrence Klein (Oruka Therapeutics Inc).
- What companies did CRISPR alumni found?
- Companies founded by CRISPR alumni include Iovance Biotherapeutics, Crossbow Therapeutics, RhyGaze AG, Biotheryx, Vernal Biosciences, Oruka Therapeutics Inc.





