The UTHealth Houston Mafia
7 people studied at UTHealth Houston and went on to found or lead other companies.
John PowderlyCombined Medicine and Pediatrics ResidencyFounded BioCyticsHimanshu BhatiaMaster of Science (MS)Founded RICOVRJason TerrellDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded VolitionrxStevin ZornM.S.Founded MindImmune TherapeuticsStanley LewisCertificate of Business AdministrationFounded A28 TherapeuticsBarbara BoyanPostdoctoral FellowshipFounded Pascal MedicalKike OdubaCertifiicate in Public HealthFounded Wellnesswits
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UTHealth Houston mafia?
- The UTHealth Houston mafia is the network of 7 people who studied at UTHealth Houston and went on to found or lead other companies, including BioCytics, RICOVR, Volitionrx, MindImmune Therapeutics, A28 Therapeutics.
- Who is in the UTHealth Houston mafia?
- Notable members include John Powderly (BioCytics), Himanshu Bhatia (RICOVR), Jason Terrell (Volitionrx), Stevin Zorn (MindImmune Therapeutics), Stanley Lewis (A28 Therapeutics), Barbara Boyan (Pascal Medical), Kike Oduba (Wellnesswits).
- What companies did UTHealth Houston alumni found?
- Companies founded by UTHealth Houston alumni include BioCytics, RICOVR, Volitionrx, MindImmune Therapeutics, A28 Therapeutics, Pascal Medical, Wellnesswits.


