The Sana Biotechnology Mafia
9 people came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies.
Noubar AfeyanBoard MemberFounded ProFound Therapeutics +16Geoffrey von MaltzahnDirectorFounded Lila Sciences +5Robert NelsenDirectorFounded RIPPL Care +2Jack MilwidCo-FounderFounded Neon Therapeutics +1Elliot TagueScientist, Protein EngineeringFounded SynsoryBioRyan ClarkeScientistFounded SyntaxBing LimSenior Vice President for Cell TherapyFounded ThymmunePatrick Y. YangDirectorFounded AcepodiaNiko BalanisSenior Computational BiologistFounded Syntax
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- The Sana Biotechnology mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Sana Biotechnology and went on to found or lead other companies, including ProFound Therapeutics, Lila Sciences, RIPPL Care, Neon Therapeutics, SynsoryBio.
- Who is in the Sana Biotechnology mafia?
- Notable members include Noubar Afeyan (ProFound Therapeutics), Geoffrey von Maltzahn (Lila Sciences), Robert Nelsen (RIPPL Care), Jack Milwid (Neon Therapeutics), Elliot Tague (SynsoryBio), Ryan Clarke (Syntax), Bing Lim (Thymmune), Patrick Y. Yang (Acepodia), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Sana Biotechnology alumni found?
- Companies founded by Sana Biotechnology alumni include ProFound Therapeutics, Lila Sciences, RIPPL Care, Neon Therapeutics, SynsoryBio, Syntax, Thymmune, Acepodia.








