The UT Southwestern Medical Center Mafia
6 people studied at UT Southwestern Medical Center and went on to found or lead other companies.
James Peyer, PhDDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Rapalogix Health +2Gaurab ChakrabartiDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded SolugenAnkur GuptaMDFounded SpectJeff OzdemirDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Kernal BiologicsPouya ModareszadehMedical SchoolFounded Velorum TherapeuticsDesh Mohan, MDDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Founded Koda Health
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UT Southwestern Medical Center mafia?
- The UT Southwestern Medical Center mafia is the network of 6 people who studied at UT Southwestern Medical Center and went on to found or lead other companies, including Rapalogix Health, Solugen, Spect, Kernal Biologics, Velorum Therapeutics.
- Who is in the UT Southwestern Medical Center mafia?
- Notable members include James Peyer, PhD (Rapalogix Health), Gaurab Chakrabarti (Solugen), Ankur Gupta (Spect), Jeff Ozdemir (Kernal Biologics), Pouya Modareszadeh (Velorum Therapeutics), Desh Mohan, MD (Koda Health).
- What companies did UT Southwestern Medical Center alumni found?
- Companies founded by UT Southwestern Medical Center alumni include Rapalogix Health, Solugen, Spect, Kernal Biologics, Velorum Therapeutics, Koda Health.

