The MicroDAO Vision
We envision a world where everyone, regardless of location, gender, or status, has access to effective antimicrobial treatments.
By building the world's largest decentralised network of researchers, clinicians, and innovators, and developing tools for surveillance, decision making, and discovery, we are laying the foundation for lasting global defence against AMR. Our model connects data, innovation, and clinical impact, powered by sustainable funding and a continuously regenerating ecosystem of next generation solutions.
Our Approach
We prioritise strong scientific validation and data practices that support collaboration across disciplines, driving the development of new antimicrobials, vaccines, and diagnostics within a transparent and sustainable innovation ecosystem.
By building tools that connect surveillance, discovery, and clinical use, we ensure data is quickly turned into practical solutions. At the centre of this work is a global community of researchers, clinicians, and innovators working together to accelerate progress and share knowledge in real time.
Decentralised Collaboration
Bringing together experts across sectors and geographies to share data, insights, and solutions in real time, accelerating the development of new antimicrobials, vaccines, and diagnostics.
Innovative Data Analysis and Use
Developing and deploying advanced tools through our marketplace to monitor and track resistance patterns globally, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based and adaptable.
Sustainable Funding
Our ecosystem is designed to be self-sustaining. Revenues generated through licensing, data services, and tokenised incentives from our projects are reinvested to fund new tools, projects, and partnerships, eliminating dependence on short-term funding cycles.
Global Access
We commit to making all MicroDAO-supported innovations globally accessible, especially in low- and middle-income settings where the burden of AMR is often highest.
Team
Varun Kothamachu, PhD
Varun is a computational-biology researcher turned product builder focused on new organisational models for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Trained as a systems-biology modeller (PhD/postdoc), with peer-reviewed work and experience curating and standardising models through the Babraham Institute and EMBL-EBI, he pairs deep scientific domain expertise with product and platform roles at Digi.Bio and Lifebit, translating lab and computational workflows into usable biotech and AI solutions. Active in DIYbio and DeSci communities, he brings a background in community-building and DAO governance to MicroDAO.bio, exploring how decentralised funding and coordination can accelerate innovation against AMR.
Manu Areraa
Manu, a full-stack developer specialising in blockchain development, has five years of experience developing prototypes for early-stage startups and an undergrad student in computer science.
Farraz Mir
Farraz is a biotech grad who can’t sit still. He enjoys exploring the intersection of biology, CS, and venture capital, and believes a little curiosity (plus good coffee) can push biotech into unexpected places. When he is not prototyping the next biotech tool, you’ll find him pondering how our world is evolving toward a techno-optimist society, and is in awe of where it could take us.
Firas Javid
Firas, originally from Kashmir, India. Born and raised in Kuwait. A curious full-stack developer currently living in Mumbai, and sees computer science as a mindset for solving problems and exploring ideas. Enjoys learning new things, building cool stuff, and tackling challenges that have purpose.
Mohit Sharma
Undergrad student, with a background in computer vision, multi-modality research ML systems. Curious about bio-ml and solving novel problems.
Ishaan Chadha
Born and raised in Bangalore, with a deep interest towards coding and technology. He is extremely passionate about using computer science and its benefits to help the world and make a lasting impact.
Felix Inate
Felix is a Community Manager and Designer with over five years of experience developing visual communication and building engaged communities across healthcare, non-profit, and private sector projects. He specializes in translating complex health concepts into accessible designs, fostering participation, and coordinating community-driven initiatives.
Advisors
Francesca Chiara, PhD
Maneesh Paul, PhD
Shridhar Narayanan, PhD
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with partners who face the fight against antimicrobial resistance head-on. In a tough, often overlooked field, they bring grit, innovation, and heart whilst driving real change where it matters most.
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