Who is Rachel McMinn?

Executive Officer, Director at Neurogene Inc

Where does Rachel McMinn work?

Rachel McMinn is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Neurogene.

What companies did Rachel McMinn found?

Rachel McMinn founded Neurogene.

Where did Rachel McMinn go to school?

Rachel McMinn studied at University of California, Berkeley (Miller Post-doctoral fellow); Scripps Research (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology & Chemistry); Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry).

Rachel McMinn

Founder

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Neurogene

New York City Metropolitan Area

FoundedNeurogene

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Caroline StoutunlockedRachel: together at Neurogene (2019–2024)

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Neurogene

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Neurogene's investors · 6

Casdin CapitalNew York · since 2026 EcoR1 CapitalSan Francisco · since 2026 REDMILESan Francisco · since 2026 RTW Investments L.P.New York · since 2026 Samsara BioCapitalPalo Alto · since 2020 William BlairChicago · since 2026

Co-founders at Neurogene

Rachel McMinn, Ph.D.Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Experience

Neurogene Inc.Founder & CEOcurrent2019 — present
Neurogene Inc.President & CEOcurrent2018 — presentGreater New York City Area
Intercept PharmaceuticalsChief Business and Strategy Officer2014 — 2017
Bank of America Merrill LynchSenior Biotechnology Analyst2009 — 2014
Cowen and CompanySenior Biotechnology Analyst2007 — 2009
Piper JaffraySenior Biotechnology Analyst2006 — 2007
Piper JaffrayBiotechnology Analyst2001 — 2005

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rachel McMinn?: Executive Officer, Director at Neurogene Inc
Where does Rachel McMinn work?: Rachel McMinn is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Neurogene.
What companies did Rachel McMinn found?: Rachel McMinn founded Neurogene.
Where did Rachel McMinn go to school?: Rachel McMinn studied at University of California, Berkeley (Miller Post-doctoral fellow); Scripps Research (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology & Chemistry); Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry).

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