---
title: "AthenaBIO"
path: "/ecosystem/athenadao"
version: "1.0.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:53.209Z"
updatedAt: "2026-02-24T18:25:53.209Z"
---

# AthenaBIO

<Infobox>
| **Type** | DeSci DAO |
| **Focus** | Women's Health Research |
| **Status** | Active |
| **Active Projects** | 3 |
| **Key Partners** | [Bio Protocol](/ecosystem/bio-xyz), [Molecule](/ecosystem/molecule), [VitaDAO](/ecosystem/vitadao) |
| **Chain** | Ethereum |
| **Website** | [athenadao.co](https://www.athenadao.co) |
</Infobox>

## Overview

AthenaBIO (formerly AthenaDAO) is [a decentralized community advancing women's health research, education, and funding](https://www.athenadao.co) through collaborative global networks. The organization sources, funds, and incubates academic and industry R&D by connecting researchers with legal, strategic, scientific, and market support.

AthenaBIO operates as a BioDAO within the [Bio Protocol](/ecosystem/bio-xyz) ecosystem, utilizing blockchain technology and community-held tokens for transparent capital allocation in early-stage women's health research and biotech.

## Research Projects

AthenaBIO has three active research projects, all focused on ovarian aging:

- **Novel targets to delay ovarian aging** — In partnership with Gero, identifying new therapeutic targets
- **ISR pathway for ovarian follicle survival** — Investigating the integrated stress response pathway
- **cGAS-STING pathway and senescence in ovarian aging** — Studying inflammatory pathways in reproductive aging
The organization has also published "The Data and Wearables Report" addressing data ownership, governance, and value in health technology. Key partners include [Bio Protocol](/ecosystem/bio-xyz), [Molecule](/ecosystem/molecule), [VitaDAO](/ecosystem/vitadao), ID Theory, Beaker DAO, The LAO, and Paramita VC.

## External Links

- [AthenaBIO — Official Website](https://www.athenadao.co)
- [Bio Protocol Ecosystem](https://www.bio.xyz)