The Sana Biotechnology Mafia
7 people came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies.
Noubar AfeyanBoard MemberFounded ProFound Therapeutics +13Geoffrey von MaltzahnCo-Founder and Board MemberFounded Sienna Biopharmaceuticals +4Elliot TagueScientist, Protein EngineeringFounded SynsoryBioRyan ClarkeScientistFounded SyntaxBing LimSenior Vice President for Cell TherapyFounded ThymmunePatrick Y. YangFounding Board DirectorFounded AcepodiaNiko Balanis, PhDSenior Computational BiologistFounded Syntax
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- The Sana Biotechnology mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies, including ProFound Therapeutics, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, SynsoryBio, Syntax, Thymmune.
- Who is in the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- Notable members include Noubar Afeyan (ProFound Therapeutics), Geoffrey von Maltzahn (Sienna Biopharmaceuticals), Elliot Tague (SynsoryBio), Ryan Clarke (Syntax), Bing Lim (Thymmune), Patrick Y. Yang (Acepodia), Niko Balanis, PhD (Syntax).
- What companies did Sana Biotechnology alumni found?
- Companies founded by Sana Biotechnology alumni include ProFound Therapeutics, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, SynsoryBio, Syntax, Thymmune, Acepodia.





