Introducing AFI

The technology to replace animal testing is already here. AFI is raising global awareness of animal-free testing methods.

Animal-free Technologies

Organoid

Organ-on-a-chip

3d bioprinting

AI Simulation

Non-invasive 3d bioprinting

(Source: National Institute of Health)

AFI operates from hubs in the US and Korea, collaborating with partners across the globe.

Our team includes creators, designers, entrepreneurs, and scientists from diverse fields such as biotechnology, media, nonprofits, and startups.

Caeul Lim, PhD.

Chief Scientist

  • Research at Frederick National Laborationary for Cancer Research Former Editor, CellPress
  • Ph.D., Harvard University, B.S. & M.S., Yonsei University

Sarah Baker

Chief Strategist

  • Manager of Value-chain Transformation at L’Oreal Executive, Former Open Society and Shell, 
  • M.Sc., London School of Economics, B.A. from Cornell University

Sungjee Yoo

CEO & Chief Raccoon

  • Fractional CXO Leader Former Executive at ROOM and  F. Schumacher & Co.
  • MBA, New York University,, B.A., Yonsei University

Partnership Opportunities

We work with companies and organizations dedicated to developing alternatives to animal testing and reducing the use of laboratory animals.

AFI’s Key Initiatives

Content campaigns for animal-free testing awareness

Rescue efforts for laboratory animals

AFI certification for products verified as animal-testing free

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