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J. Wright
Founder at
Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.
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J.
Fraser Wright was the founder of Spark Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2013, where the title held was Chief Technology Officer.
Dr. Wright is the founder of Kriya Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2019, holding the title Chief Gene Therapy Officer since 2024.
Former jobs include Director-Development & Clinical Manufacturing at Avigen, Inc. from 1999 to 2004, Director-Clinical Vector Core Laboratory at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2004 to 2015, and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Perelman School of Medicine.
Education includes undergraduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Toronto.
J. Wright active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.
 Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for treatment of chronic diseases | Founder | 01/01/2019 |
Former positions of J. Wright
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2015 |
Avigen, Inc.
 Avigen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops gene therapy products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2004 |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Perelman School of Medicine
 Perelman School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| SPARK THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Avigen, Inc.
Avigen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops gene therapy products | Health Technology |
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Perelman School of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
 Spark Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapy products for debilitating diseases | Health Technology |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Health Services |
Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.
Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for treatment of chronic diseases | Health Technology |
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