Bringing Quantum Biology to the World: Event Highlights

Over the past two months, leaders from the Quantum Biology Ecosystem have been actively engaging with the global scientific and decentralized communities at four major events. With a shared focus on advancing quantum biology and expanding public understanding of decentralized science (DeSci), QBI’s presence highlights the growing momentum behind this emerging interdisciplinary field.

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Lucca, Italy
At the prestigious Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Quantum Biology, QBI’s Chief Operating Officer, Alessandro Lodesani, presented cutting-edge findings from the Institute’s research into the biological effects of weak magnetic fields. His talk covered experiments conducted on Xenopus laevis tadpoles and killifish under hypomagnetic conditions (<1nT), which revealed accelerated development in tadpoles and a significantly higher diapause rate in killifish. These findings support the hypothesis that magnetic field sensitivity in organisms may be rooted in quantum-level mechanisms. The conference, preceded by the inaugural Gordon Research Seminar for early-career researchers, fostered vibrant scientific exchange, and also served as an opportunity to introduce the Quantum Biology DAO to the broader research community.

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Denver, Colorado
CEO Geoff Anders represented the Quantum Biology DAO at ETH Denver 2025, the world’s largest Ethereum-based hackathon and community gathering. Geoff met with builders and researchers to explore how decentralized platforms can fund and accelerate research in quantum biology. The event featured a growing DeSci presence, reinforcing the importance of community ownership and transparency in the scientific process.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
At the Penn Blockchain Conference 2025, Geoff spoke on the panel “Does DeSci Really Make Sense?” alongside leaders from BIO Protocol, HairDAO, and Cerebrum DAO. The discussion tackled the rationale and impact of decentralized science, with Geoff emphasizing DeSci’s ability to fund under-resourced research areas like quantum biology and to build resilient, mission-driven scientific communities.

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London, United Kingdom
Geoff joined the “Breaking DAO’n Barriers to Science” panel at DeSci London, a premier event focused on the intersection of science and blockchain technology. With representatives from SpineDAO, MicrobiomeDAO, ValleyDAO, and AthenaDAO, the conversation ranged from DAO governance to the misconceptions surrounding their legal and financial structures. The sold-out event drew a crowd of over 200, underscoring the growing public interest in the DeSci movement and its potential to reshape how science is conducted and funded.

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As DeSci continues to grow, it's exciting to see momentum building across the quantum biology ecosystem — from early research efforts to new community experiments in funding and collaboration. More to come soon.