Team

Arena Diagnostics is developing non-invasive diagnostics for kidney reflux in children. Founded by Dre McDonald, Arena began with her own experience of testing as a child. We bring together patient experience, clinical expertise, and medical technology leadership. Our aim is a gentler diagnostic experience for the next generation.

Team

Dre McDonald

Dre McDonald, MPH

Founder

Public health researcher

  • University of Pennsylvania · NYU Stern
Prithvish Ganguly

Prithvish Ganguly, MEng

Engineer

Biomedical engineer

  • University of California, Berkeley

Scientific Advisory Board

Andy Chang

Andy Chang, MD

Medical Advisor

Pediatric Urologist

  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  • Keck School of Medicine of USC
Christine Sethna

Christine Sethna, MD, EdM

Medical Advisor

Pediatric Nephrologist

  • Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
  • SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

Advisors

Investors & Supporters

Pad-13 Incubator · Batch 22, 2026
Pediatric device grant recipient · 2026 Winner