GlioDAO
GlioDAO
Oncology

GlioDAO is a global movement using blockchain to fund cutting-edge brain cancer research. By uniting patients, researchers, and advocates, we drive innovation and accelerate the development of breakthrough diagnostics and treatments.

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Market Hypothesis

$3.10 Billion

Global brain tumor therapeutics market size.

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Approved treatments considered curative.

6.90%

Current 5-year survival rate for Glioblastoma.

Brain cancer affects over 300,000 people per year and is the most expensive cancer to treat, yet remains critically underfunded and resistant to current therapies.


Brain cancer, particularly malignant gliomas like glioblastoma, remains one of the most complex and underfunded areas in oncology. Despite devastating survival rates, only 6.9% of GBM patients live past five years, and brain cancer being the most exp...

Research Focus Areas
LDL Receptor Appearance as a Diagnostic Early Detector

LDL Receptor Appearance as a Diagnostic Early Detector

High-grade gliomas overexpress LDL receptors to fuel tumor growth, especially near blood vessels. LDLR-targeted PET/SPECT imaging agents for early, non-invasive detection could enable faster diagnosis and improved outcomes for glioma and metastatic brain tumor patients.


Machine Learning-Assisted Early Detection

Machine Learning-Assisted Early Detection

AI texture analysis has shown promise in improving GBM diagnosis, but broader validation is needed. This study evaluates performance across diverse datasets and staining methods, integrating explainable AI to boost interpretability and enable reliable, scalable clinical adoption.


Assessing GBM Isolation Through Digital Phenotyping

Assessing GBM Isolation Through Digital Phenotyping

By analyzing passive mobile data on patient mobility and sociability, this research aims to link digital phenotypes with glioblastoma progression, recurrence, and QoL. Success could lead to IP for hospital- and pharma-grade tools that outperform traditional monitoring methods.


Team & Community
Aly Nathoo

Aly Nathoo

Cornell University Undergraduate

Son of a glioblastoma patient | Computer science major at Cornell | Incoming summer associate at Boston Consulting...

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Discord community

Project Roadmap
Q2 2025
BIO Protocol Curation
Q3 2025
Fund and Launch First IPT (Digital Phenotypes)
Q4 2025
Begin Collecting Patient Data
Q4 2025
Launch $GLIO Token via BIO Protocol Launchpad
Q1 2026
Fund and Launch Second IPT
Value Capture Model

GlioDAO captures value by funding early-stage, translational brain cancer research and securing rights to the resulting intellectual property through IP-NFTs. As these assets mature, GlioDAO can negotiate out-licensing agreements with biotech or phar...

Value Capture Model Diagram
Recommended Reads
Challenges to curing primary brain tumours

Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology

Challenges to curing primary brain tumours


Immunotherapy for glioblastoma: current state, challenges, and future perspectives

Cellular & Molecular Immunology

Immunotherapy for glioblastoma: current state, challenges, and future perspectives


The current state of glioma data registries

Neuro-Oncology Advances

The current state of glioma data registries