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Katherine High
Director/Board Member at
CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Katherine A. High was the founder of Spark Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2013, where the title held was President, Head-Research & Development from 2019 to 2020.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at RhyGaze AG; Independent Director at Incyte Corp.
since 2020; Independent Director at CRISPR Therapeutics AG since 2019; Director at Virion Therapeutics LLC; and Director at Innovative Genomics Institute.
Former jobs include Director & President-Therapeutics at AskBio Inc. from 2021 to 2022; Director-Center For Cellular at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2004 to 2014; Professor at Perelman School of Medicine from 1999 to 2014; and President at American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Harvard University, graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and doctorate from UNC School of Medicine.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INCYTE CORPORATION 0.01% | 2026-06-07 | 14,983 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-06-04 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-07-30 |
Katherine High active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG | Director/Board Member | 2019-06-10 |
| INCYTE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-24 |
Virion Therapeutics LLC
 Virion Therapeutics LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops chronic viral disease vaccines | Director/Board Member | - |
Innovative Genomics Institute
 Innovative Genomics Institute BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a scientific research institution that develops genome engineering tools to treat human diseases | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Katherine High
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
AskBio Inc.
 AskBio Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in the development and delivery of novel protein and cellular based therapies | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-30 |
| SPARK THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 2020-01-31 |
Perelman School of Medicine
 Perelman School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-08-31 |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-03-31 |
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy
 American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as medical and professional organization that represents researchers and scientists devoted to the discovery | President | - |
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| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Incyte Corp.
 Incyte Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics | Health Technology |
AskBio Inc.
AskBio Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in the development and delivery of novel protein and cellular based therapies | Health Technology |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania 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 |
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
 CRISPR Therapeutics AG BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops gene-based medicines | Health Technology |
UNC School of Medicine
 UNC School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Health Services |
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as medical and professional organization that represents researchers and scientists devoted to the discovery | Commercial Services |
Virion Therapeutics LLC
Virion Therapeutics LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops chronic viral disease vaccines | Health Technology |
Innovative Genomics Institute
Innovative Genomics Institute BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a scientific research institution that develops genome engineering tools to treat human diseases | Health Technology |
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