The UC San Diego School of Medicine Mafia
13 people studied at UC San Diego School of Medicine and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jonathan ViolinPh.D.Founded Viridian Therapeutics +2Lorenzo LeoniPost-DocFounded Gain Therapeutics +1Miles BeckettMDFounded Everyday Health +1Arthur SuckowPhDFounded DTx PharmaTravis StilesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded NovoronPeter Nakaji, MDDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded GammaTileBrandon GrusdMDFounded EthiqlyAmy Wu, MD, FACSSurgical InternFounded AntelopesurgicalDennis KimMDFounded Xeno BiosciencesPeter ChuPhDFounded Eclipse BioBrendan EckelmanPh.D.Founded InhibrxEduardo EsquenaziPre-DocFounded Sirenas Marine DiscoveryAlain D. BaronEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Residency ProgramFounded Elcelyx Therapeutics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UC San Diego School of Medicine mafia?
- The UC San Diego School of Medicine mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at UC San Diego School of Medicine and went on to found or lead other companies, including Viridian Therapeutics, Gain Therapeutics, Everyday Health, DTx Pharma, Novoron.
- Who is in the UC San Diego School of Medicine mafia?
- Notable members include Jonathan Violin (Viridian Therapeutics), Lorenzo Leoni (Gain Therapeutics), Miles Beckett (Everyday Health), Arthur Suckow (DTx Pharma), Travis Stiles (Novoron), Peter Nakaji, MD (GammaTile), Brandon Grusd (Ethiqly), Amy Wu, MD, FACS (Antelopesurgical), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did UC San Diego School of Medicine alumni found?
- Companies founded by UC San Diego School of Medicine alumni include Viridian Therapeutics, Gain Therapeutics, Everyday Health, DTx Pharma, Novoron, GammaTile, Ethiqly, Antelopesurgical, Xeno Biosciences, Eclipse Bio.









