The Sana Biotechnology Mafia
8 people came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies.
Noubar AfeyanBoard MemberFounded ProFound Therapeutics +16Geoffrey von MaltzahnDirectorFounded Sienna Biopharmaceuticals +4Robert NelsenDirectorFounded RIPPL Care +1Elliot TagueScientist, Protein EngineeringFounded SynsoryBioRyan ClarkeScientistFounded SyntaxBing LimSenior Vice President for Cell TherapyFounded ThymmunePatrick Y. YangDirectorFounded AcepodiaNiko Balanis, PhDSenior Computational BiologistFounded Syntax
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- The Sana Biotechnology mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies, including ProFound Therapeutics, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, RIPPL Care, SynsoryBio, Syntax.
- Who is in the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- Notable members include Noubar Afeyan (ProFound Therapeutics), Geoffrey von Maltzahn (Sienna Biopharmaceuticals), Robert Nelsen (RIPPL Care), 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, RIPPL Care, SynsoryBio, Syntax, Thymmune, Acepodia.







