Charu Chandrasekera

Founder and Executive Director

Canadian Institute for Animal-Free Science

Dr. Charu Chandrasekera is the founder and executive director of the Canadian Institute for Animal-Free Science (formerly the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods). A biomedical scientist, former animal researcher, and science policy expert, she champions multidisciplinary collaborations to accelerate the replacement of animals in Canadian research, education, and regulatory testing through 21st science, innovation, and ethics.

Session: Beyond the Lab: Rethinking Ethics, Science, and Advocacy in Animal Research