The Scripps Research Mafia
15 people studied at Scripps Research and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sebastian BrunemeierSkaggs-Oxford Scholar Fellowship (joint PhD program with OxfordFounded Cyclone Therapeutics +1Brian FrezzaPh.DFounded Emerald Therapeutics +1John D. LewisPDFFounded Oncosenx +1Rachel McMinnDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Neurogene +1Venkat ReddyPost Doctoral StudiesFounded Enable MedicineMarc MoesserMaster ThesisFounded ChemifyMegan BlewettDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded IRIS MEDICINEArmand CognettaDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded General ProximityDamian DupuyPostdoctoral fellowFounded TheromicsAndreas NiethammerPostdoctoral FellowFounded VaximmNeel KrishnaPostdoctoral FellowshipFounded ReAlta Life SciencesAmy RipkaPost-DocFounded Lucy TherapeuticsNathaniel WangDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Replicate BioscienceByron PursePhDFounded Alida BioCorey DambacherPostdoctoral FellowFounded Rybodyn
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Scripps Research mafia?
- The Scripps Research mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Scripps Research and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cyclone Therapeutics, Emerald Therapeutics, Oncosenx, Neurogene, Enable Medicine.
- Who is in the Scripps Research mafia?
- Notable members include Sebastian Brunemeier (Cyclone Therapeutics), Brian Frezza (Emerald Therapeutics), John D. Lewis (Oncosenx), Rachel McMinn (Neurogene), Venkat Reddy (Enable Medicine), Marc Moesser (Chemify), Megan Blewett (IRIS MEDICINE), Armand Cognetta (General Proximity), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Scripps Research alumni found?
- Companies founded by Scripps Research alumni include Cyclone Therapeutics, Emerald Therapeutics, Oncosenx, Neurogene, Enable Medicine, Chemify, IRIS MEDICINE, General Proximity, Theromics, Vaximm.













