The UC San Diego School of Medicine Mafia
14 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 +1Alain D. BaronEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Residency ProgramFounded Elcelyx Therapeutics +1Will AlaynickPhDFounded NanoCellect Biomedical +1Arthur SuckowPhDFounded DTx PharmaTravis StilesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Novoron BiosciencePeter NakajiDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded GammaTileBrandon GrusdMDFounded EthiqlyAmy Wu, MD, FACSSurgical InternFounded AntelopeDennis KimMDFounded Xeno BiosciencesPeter ChuPhDFounded Eclipse BioBrendan EckelmanPh.D.Founded InhibrxEduardo EsquenaziPre-DocFounded Sirenas Marine Discovery
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 14 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, Elcelyx Therapeutics, NanoCellect Biomedical.
- 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), Alain D. Baron (Elcelyx Therapeutics), Will Alaynick (NanoCellect Biomedical), Arthur Suckow (DTx Pharma), Travis Stiles (Novoron Bioscience), Peter Nakaji (GammaTile), among 14 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, Elcelyx Therapeutics, NanoCellect Biomedical, DTx Pharma, Novoron Bioscience, GammaTile, Ethiqly, Antelope.











