Charles River Laboratories

You spoke up. You told us you only needed what you needed, and that’s it. Well, we listened, and will continue to do so to ensure that we fully understand your preclinical drug development needs. If you want a full toxicology program, with laboratory and pathology support, we can do it. If you need a single stand-alone study, well, we can do that too. You need a partner with exceptional scientific depth and a wide range of services, but you don’t always need all the bells and whistles. We can offer exactly what you need, nothing more, nothing less. So, keep talking, because we listened, and we’re not stopping. For more information on all that Charles River Preclinical Services can do for you, call us at +44 (0) 1875 614545, visit us at www.criver.com/PCSWeListened or use your smart phone to scan the QR Code to the right.

Focused on helping our global clients accelerate their research and drug development efforts, Charles River has provided high-quality services for more than 60 years, with an expanding portfolio that includes:

• Discovery Services
• Research Models and Services
• Genetically Engineered Models and Services
• Research Animal Diagnostic Services
• Surgical Services
• Endotoxin and Microbial Detection
• Biopharmaceutical Services
• Preclinical Services
• Consulting and Staffing Services
• Global Facilities Management Services

Our unique offering spans the entire research and drug development process, from IND consultation to discovery through market approval, allowing for flexible, customised approaches to support both single-study or broad-based programmes.

Facilities and Clients
Charles River has facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, our global staff of 7,500 is dedicated to serving clients across the world and providing solutions that advance the drug discovery and development process. We are wellpositioned to help optimise the discovery and preclinical development of our clients’ drugs, devices and therapies. Our customer base includes major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic institutions and government research centres.

Safety Evaluation Programmes
Our exceptional team of scientists, which include toxicologists, pathologists, veterinary surgeons, regulatory specialists and support personnel, has designed and performed safety programmes ranging from acute through to chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. Charles River also leads the industry in the fields of developmental and reproductive toxicology, photobiology, inhalation toxicology, intravenous infusion, immunotoxicology and other specialty toxicological assessments. We provide the highest quality analytical services for clinical trials and preclinical safety programs, including bioanalysis, immunology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, formulation development, and a full consulting and programme management service.

Customised Programmes
Charles River understands the importance of providing affordable solutions to your development challenges. Whether you require a single study or a comprehensive development programme, our services are designed to accommodate your requirements. With our outstanding depth of scientific knowledge we can customise your studies–exactly as required.

Charles River Global Headquarters: 251 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA 1887-1000, USA 1-877-CRIVER1; International toll-free 1-888-319-5343 European Headquarters: Tranent, Edinburgh EH33 2NE, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1875 614545 Fax: +44 (0) 1875 614555