Our Mission

Empowering clinicians and researchers to break down barriers, collaborate globally, and advance discoveries from bench to bedside — creating a healthier world through open access and unbiased knowledge.

Our Values

Uncompromising Integrity

We champion truth and transparency, eliminating bias and gatekeeping so that ideas are judged solely on their merit.

Collaborative Excellence

We believe the best solutions come from diverse voices working together to advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Relentless Innovation

We foster continuous learning and bold thinking, pushing boundaries to accelerate breakthroughs that transform global health.

Our Founders

  • Riley Konara
    Riley Konara, MD
    Project Lead
  • Dhanu Konara
    Dhanu Konara, MS
    Tech Lead

Our Story

Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Upstreamed emerged from a clear need for transparency, collaboration, and better decision-making in healthcare. As an Army doctor on the frontlines, I saw how gatekeeping and bias slowed progress in critical moments. Partnering with my brother, an engineer, we envisioned a platform to break down those barriers and turn ideas into real impact.

The name Upstreamed is inspired by upstream medicine, a philosophy that tackles root causes rather than just symptoms. This approach is central to our mission: delivering bias-free, open-access knowledge, fostering global collaboration, and creating a space where innovation thrives.

Upstreamed is revolutionizing healthcare with tools that speed up peer-reviewed publications, connect global experts, and turn every idea into impact. Ready to shape the future of healthcare? Join us today.