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Katherine High, MD

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Emeritus Medical Staff at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
📍 Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States

Katherine High is a pioneering gene therapy scientist and the CEO of RhyGaze. She co-founded Spark Therapeutics, where she led the development of the first FDA-approved gene therapy for a genetic disease. She earned her BA from Harvard University and her MD from the UNC School of Medicine.

Outside of her extensive scientific career, Katherine is an avid reader with a deep interest in the history of science and medicine. She has mentioned in interviews that she owns a farm, suggesting a connection to life beyond the laboratory and boardroom.

Katherine was the co-recipient of the inaugural $1 million Sanford Lorraine Cross Award for Medical Innovation for her groundbreaking work.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Emeritus Medical Staff
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Gene Therapy Development
Her entire career has focused on advancing gene therapy from basic and translational research to successful clinical investigation and commercialization.
Translational Medicine
She specializes in bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application, having co-founded Spark Therapeutics and now leading RhyGaze.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Emeritus Medical Staff
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
12-2024
Chief Executive Officer
RhyGaze
LIfe Sciences Advisor
GV (Google Ventures)
Board Member
CRISPR Therapeutics
Board Member
Incyte
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Spark co-founder Katherine High leads RhyGaze. Featured in Bizwomen
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Dr. Katherine High Returns as CEO of RhyGaze. Featured in Instagram
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Harvard University
Doctor of Medicine - MD
UNC School of Medicine
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