Mission Driven

At Variant Bio, ethics are a priority, not an afterthought

We are a mission-driven company, dedicated to ensuring that the populations we work with benefit from their partnership with us.

Ethics

Ethically minded

An independent ethics committee, composed of bioethicists, anthropologists, and geneticists, advises us on every project. We prioritize the needs, privacy, and beliefs of the various individuals and populations we work with.

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Benefit Sharing

Giving back

As a benefit-sharing company, we are committed to sharing tangible benefits
—both in the short and long term— with the individuals and populations we partner with. These benefits are distributed through our charitable arm, Variant.org.

  • Short-term benefits support local healthcare, sustainable development, education, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

  • In the long term, Variant Bio is committed to sharing a portion of future revenue with all the communities that share their DNA with us.

Improving Health

Improving health on a global scale

By working with diverse individuals and populations, we are able to focus on improving health outcomes around previously unmet needs.

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Corporate Responsibility

Growing responsibly

As a company, we are committed to making a positive difference in the world, from reduced environmental impact to an inclusive and welcoming work culture:

  • Though our work requires global travel, we aim to minimize our impact on the environment. To that end, we purchase carbon offsets for every flight we take.

  • We guarantee a work environment that respects and encourages diversity around gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity, race, and culture.