Charles River Laboratories is the world's leading provider of critical research products and integrated preclinical support services for the biomedical community to enable innovative and efficient drug discovery and development.

For more than half a century, Charles River has been the global market leader in the commercial production and supply of animal research models for use in the discovery, development and testing of new pharmaceuticals. Our reputation has been founded on continually advancing the state-of-the-art technology used in this field, originally through the development of our COBS^® (Cesarean-Originated-Barrier-Sustained) technique, and later through the introduction of our VAF^® (Viral Antibody Free) production process. Today, we maintain more than 130 genetically and microbiologically-defined animal research models worldwide.

Building upon our solid foundation of excellence and innovation in the laboratory animal industry, Charles River has evolved into a major provider of preclinical biomedical products and outsourcing services. By offering these products and services in conjunction with our research models, we give customers the convenience of dealing with one partner for many of their drug discovery and development needs. Through strategic acquisitions and technology partnerships, we plan to continue to strengthen our Biomedical Products and Services segment.

Over the years, our customers - major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, leading hospitals, and academic institutions - have relied on Charles River's strong commitment to quality to provide them with the following products and services:

• Research Models
• Genetic Models
  
• Rodent Surgery
  
• Laboratory Diagnostics
  
  • Comprehensive Health Monitoring
    
  • Serology Testing Services
    
  • Serology Reagents
    
  • Infectious Disease Testing
    
  • MAP/RAP/HAP
  • Laboratory Diagnostic Pathology

   

• Pathology Services
  
• Transgenic animal services
  • Colony Maintenance and Development
  • Genetic Monitoring and Accelerated Backcrossing
    
  • Quarantine and Health Monitoring
    
  • Rederivation
    
  • Embryo Cryopreservation & Storage
    
• Genetic Testing Services
  
• Endotoxin Detection
  
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
  
• Bioproduction
  
• Biosafety Testing
  
• Formulation Development
  
• General and Specialty Toxicology
  
• Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
  
• Pharmacology and Surgery
  
• Protein Chemistry and Analytical Services
  
• Contract staffing services
  
• Bioactivity Software
  
• SPF Eggs and Avian Services