Join KidneyDAO’s Global Community

KidneyDAO is owned and powered by its community. Get involved by joining a working group, contribute your expertise,  and earn KNEY governance tokens to help shape our DAO and the future of kidney health.

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What are working groups?

Working Groups are KidneyDAO's foundational teams driving our mission. These specialized groups harness our community's expertise to tackle key kidney health challenges. By joining, you'll shape the future of nephrology and earn KNEY tokens. Use these tokens to vote on research funding, influence DAO decisions, and participate in our ecosystem. Our groups focus on Community Engagement, Technology Development, and Research Deal Flow.

Community Engagement

The Community Engagement group focuses on building and engaging the KidneyDAO community. This includes marketing and outreach efforts, organizing events, managing social media presence, and fostering a strong sense of community among members. Their goal is to raise awareness about kidney health and the work of KidneyDAO, ensuring broad participation and support.

Technology Development

The Technology Development group handles the technical, operational, and administrative functions essential for KidneyDAO's success. This includes developing and maintaining the DAO’s website, ensuring platform security, overseeing daily operations, managing legal and compliance matters, handling finances, and coordinating fundraising efforts. They ensure smooth operations and support the DAO's overall mission.

Research Deal Flow

The Research Deal Flow group is dedicated to sourcing, evaluating, and managing research proposals and projects. Responsibilities include identifying promising research opportunities, conducting peer reviews, and ensuring funded projects align with KidneyDAO’s mission and goals. This group plays a crucial role in advancing translational research in kidney health.

Join our community to make a meaningful impact toward transforming kidney health worldwide!

Still have questions?

Join our active discord community to connect with researchers, patients, and supporters working together to advance the future of kidney health.

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Contributors and Advisors

Tuan Dinh
Tuan Dinh, PhD
Core
Technology & Operation

Co-Founder and Chief Data Science Officer at Cogitativo Inc., have been working on the intersection of AI/ML/Data Science and healthcare/drug discovery/development for the past 20 years.

London Nguyen
London Nguyen, MD, MMM, AAPL-USC
Core
Dealflow

Former Major, ER/Family Physician and Chairman of Infectious Disease of Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital. Board-Certified Executive with USC and AAPL fellowships.Invests in personalized genomic diagnostics, therapies for CKD, cancer, and COVID-19, healthcare real estate, and blockchain technologies.

Paul Nguyen
Paul Nguyen
Contributor
Technology & Operation

Paul is a versatile product designer with a unique blend of biology and SaaS experience. His strong UX/UI foundation was enriched through internships at AirReading and Salesforce, where he honed his skills in startup and enterprise environments.

Steven Hoang
Steven Hoang, PhD
Contributor
Technology & Operation

Expert in robotics, rehabilitation, and finance. Currently leads the Institute of Advanced Technology & Innovation at Vin University, Vietnam. Serial entrepreneur in software and robotics, and active seed investor.

Peter Nguyen
Peter Nguyen, PhD
Advisor
Dealfow

Former UCSF faculty, internationally acclaimed expert in genome medicine, stem cells, and immunology. Co-founded TransMed-VN, promoting biomedical sciences globally. Multi-national award recipient. Contributed to CAR-T cancer treatment R&D. Fosters international collaboration in biomedical research.

Gary Bartholemew
Gary Bartholemew
Advisor
Dealfow

Serial entrepreneur with 15+ successful startups, some reaching billion-dollar valuations. Creates global investment opportunities. Mentors at University of Waterloo, shaping entrepreneurship programs and guiding student startups. Key advisor for academic initiatives in innovation and business.

Quang H. Tran
Quang H. Tran
Advisor
Dealfow

Founder and CEO of Clingme.com.  Clingme works as a strategic partner/ customer to offline retailers, empowering them throughout the consumer journey from demand creation to payment to after sale services.

Sophie White
Sophie White
Contributor
Public Relations

An anthropologist specializing in cultural relations and public health, passionate about fostering understanding and collaboration between and within diverse communities, and implementing effective strategies to mitigate inequalities. With extensive language and communication experience, effectively bridges cultural gaps and promotes meaningful dialogue.

Nam Nguyen
Nam Nguyen
Contributor
Community

Highly motivated and recent university graduate planning to pursue a career in business. I am eager to apply my knowledge, learn new skills, and work hard & smart to contribute to a dynamic team.

Syed Hassan
Syed Hassan
Contributor
Community

As a Pakistan-based lawyer specializing in intellectual property, he focuses on patents and trademarks at Hana Patents LLC. His expertise helps clients protect and leverage their innovations in the global market.

Syed Hassan
Dr. Muhammad Faizan
Contributor
Community

Accomplished doctor with expertise in nephrology, psychology, and online consultancy. Two years' experience in kidney diseases, dialysis, and transplantation. Contribute to medical research and pioneered accessible healthcare. Focuses on patient education and implementing cutting-edge treatments to improve lives.

Syed Hassan
S.M. Ibrahim Hassan
Contributor
Community

Seasoned Intellectual Property lawyer with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and civil law expertise. Experienced in Fiverr and AziHealth (Arizona). Excels in contract drafting, protecting intellectual assets, and simplifying complex legal matters. Delivers comprehensive solutions and practical insights for clients and organizations.

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