The Jefferson Health Mafia
7 people studied at Jefferson Health and went on to found or lead other companies.
Robert DrakasPhDFounded Rila TherapeuticsCaitlin SwiftMaster of Science (MS)Founded ClaraThomas Chamberlain, PharmDASHP Accredited Hospital Pharmacy ResidencyFounded EdlogicsSusan DillonDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Aro BiotherapeuticsMichael Schlosser, Ph.D.Postdoctoral FellowshipFounded Hera BioLabsNeil MarkeyTeachers certification in mindfulness meditationFounded Beckley RetreatsManish WadhwaDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded SummaCor
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Jefferson Health mafia?
- The Jefferson Health mafia is the network of 7 people who studied at Jefferson Health and went on to found or lead other companies, including Rila Therapeutics, Clara, Edlogics, Aro Biotherapeutics, Hera BioLabs.
- Who is in the Jefferson Health mafia?
- Notable members include Robert Drakas (Rila Therapeutics), Caitlin Swift (Clara), Thomas Chamberlain, PharmD (Edlogics), Susan Dillon (Aro Biotherapeutics), Michael Schlosser, Ph.D. (Hera BioLabs), Neil Markey (Beckley Retreats), Manish Wadhwa (SummaCor).
- What companies did Jefferson Health alumni found?
- Companies founded by Jefferson Health alumni include Rila Therapeutics, Clara, Edlogics, Aro Biotherapeutics, Hera BioLabs, Beckley Retreats, SummaCor.




