Ark Sciences is a social entrepreneurship venture. We believe in combining social impact and investor returns. Ark Sciences' goal is to dramatically reduce pet euthanasia in the US, help control roaming dog populations globally, and to provide humane alternatives for farm animal castrations. Over the next five years, we plan to use our technologies to reduce rabies related treatments (50 million annually) and deaths (70,000 every year) by 20%.

We are actively working with US non-profits and foreign governments to develop and implement plans relating to animal welfare and overpopulation. Our solutions are widely accepted as industry best-practice and our scientific discoveries have brought national acclaim and recognition. Ark’s scientists have injected or supervised over 20,000 zinc neuterings and continue to educate and train veterinarians on the injection technique.

Our Mission

• To promote respect for animals that love us and feed us;
• To promote health and well-being of animals and humans;
• To mitigate the suffering of animals and humans;
• To create safe products and methods that respect the complexity of life systems.

Mr Joseph Tosini founded Ark Sciences and sets the tone for this mission-based private company. He believes in the wisdom of diverse teams and has organized his global executive team from China, Sweden, India, Mexico, and US in a flat collaborative structure.

Joe Tosini sees himself today as an ordinary man on a quest to make a difference. Earlier in his life, he often felt confused and hopeless, questioning the meaning and reason for everything going on inside and around him. But once he was able to connect with his purpose in life, everything changed. The fog of despair began to lift, as he decided to devote himself to
making life better in a hurting world. In Brazil, he took a stand for abandoned street children and created a home for them. In Africa, he worked with black and white church leaders to resolve racial tensions. In The Congo, he helped Dr David Casalli rebuild a nation torn apart by genocide. And in 2007, Joe founded Ark Sciences, a company whose core mission is to alleviate the suffering of both animals and humans throughout the world.

Having inherited a family real estate business, Joe considers himself fortunate to have the stewardship of resources that enable him to make a difference in the world. As an ordained minister, Joe's mission-oriented work around the world has honed his ability to build relationships and influence change, while never losing sight of the big picture. He leads through friendship, teaching and giving with a strong belief that any person, no matter how ordinary one feels, can choose to do extraordinary things.

Ark Sciences Board of Advisors

Michael Arms, President of the Helen Woodward Animal Center

Michael Arms is a pioneer in the animal welfare industry, notes “I have always been interested in the future of animal welfare.” He is recognized worldwide as the creator of both the International Pet Adoptathon and "Iams Home 4 the Holidays.” He is also credited with saving the lives of more orphaned animals than any individual in history. Since Mr. Arms’ arrival to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in 1999, the center has grown dramatically, with pet adoptions now at record levels.

Jon Cicirelli, Director of San Jose Animal Care and Services.

Jon Cicirelli has been the Director of Animal Care and Services in San Jose, CA, since 2003.  He has also been on the Board of the California Animal Control Directors Association for more than 6 years, serving as the Legislative Coordinator for 4 years. “I am pleased to join Ark’s Board of Advisors,” Mr. Cicirelli says. “Zinc Neutering is an exciting, easy-to-use product that has the potential to significantly change how animal shelters confront the problem of managing pet populations. Ark Sciences is committed to supporting animal welfare organizations and to helping us help our four legged friends.”

Dr Phillip Nelson, Dean of Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Phillip Nelson has had an active career in teaching, research, and academic veterinary medicine. “I am tremendously impressed with the commitment and ethics of the Ark Sciences team and see tremendous potential addressing pet overpopulation using zinc neutering,” he states. In 2007, he became Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, he is a member of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as a member of the Multicultural Affairs Committee of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. At Western University, he chairs the university panel on the WASC Database. Dr. Nelson is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Norden Award for Distinguished Teaching in Veterinary Medicine, and the Pegasus Award for Distinguished Clinical Instruction at Mississippi State University.

Dr Jennifer Scarlett, Co-President of San Francisco SPCA

Dr Jennifer Scarlett has over 20 years of veterinary experience and received the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Meritorious Achievement Award in 2011 for contributions to the veterinary field. Dr Scarlett noted "There are significant economic, personal, cultural, and logistical barriers to surgical castration that zinc neutering can help overcome. With non surgical neutering available as an option I see sterilization rates going up in areas that need it the most.”

Ark Sciences Executive Team

Brian Corbett

With a background in international operations, Brian started out as a consultant to the company on partnership and growth opportunities and subsequently joined the firm. He did his undergraduate studies at Marist College and received his MBA from St. John's University, in New York.  Mr. Corbett volunteers his time at the Maryland SPCA and spearheads our efforts to communicate and promote animal rights issues through his contacts in Washington DC.

Dr Carlos Esquivel

Having personally injected or supervised over 20,000 dogs using Esterilsol and its precursors, Dr Esquivel is responsible for the veterinarian training program and procedure innovation. He is one of the most experienced and respected veterinarians in all of Latin America. His work with the Mexico Health Department (SALUD) to develop and implement plans on animal welfare and overpopulation solutions are widely considered as the industry best-practice standard. Dr. Esquivel has also advised veterinarian clinics on educating clients and communities on the importance of animal spay/neuter programs for the past 15 years. He has successfully orchestrated the largest sterilization program in Mexico history, earning him the respect of multiple international humane organizations.

He received his Masters in Animal Reproduction at UNAM and is currently a Professor of Animal Reproduction focusing on small animals. Dr. Esquivel is currently the President of the Mexican Veterinarian Association and was the Dean of the Continuing Education Program at UNAM.

Niclas Fjalltoft

Mr Fjalltoft has a long and proven track record of creating viable international business relationships in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions with international organizations such as Westpac Banking Corporation, Svenska Handelsbanken and Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. Niclas procured a degree in business science from the University of Gothenburg's School of Law and Economics.

Sandeep Manchanda

Mr. Manchanda has been advising top leaders and leading process and cultural change initiatives in Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. Having grown up in India and spent more than a year in silent meditation out of the last twenty, he sees things differently. He is an avid animal lover and co-founder of the Canine Magic service dog program for children with autism. Sandeep has a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA with Distinction in Finance and Management from Stern School of Business, New York University.

Dr Min Wang

Dr. Wang is one of the world’s leading reproductive scientists. As a medical doctor, his inventions have been targeted for humans but have found an important niche among animals first--primarily because they were designed with safety in mind. Dr. Wang oversees all of Ark’s research and development efforts in Columbia, Missouri. His new technologies engineered to enhance the well-being of animals has brought national acclaim and recognition. Dr. Wang has addressed National Institute of Health Annual Conference on Male Reproduction and has established a formal collaboration with the CDC. Dr. Wang has an extensive patent portfolio and has been involved with technologies that Ark Sciences now owns for over 15 years. Born and raised in China, Dr. Wang’s international network enables Ark Sciences to utilize the world’s leading scientific experts and researchers to assist in expanding our research.