Charles River Laboratories acquires Oncotest
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Expands oncology capabilities of Charles River Discovery Services.
Charles River Laboratories International has acquired Oncotest, a Freiburg, Germany-based contract research organization (CRO) providing discovery services for oncology, one of the largest therapeutic areas for biopharmaceutical research and development spending. Oncotest offers an integrated portfolio of target discovery and validation services for preclinical oncology researchers. The company specializes in in vivo pharmacology services, leveraging an extensive collection of more than 400 patient-derived xenograft (PDX) tumour models, as well as a full range of in vitro assays using both commercially available and proprietary PDX-derived cell lines.
Integrated with Charles River’s broader portfolio of human xenografts, syngeneic, and humanized immunotherapy research models, flow cytometry, and IVIS imaging services, the acquisition creates a premier oncology portfolio for the validation of novel cancer therapies. With facilities in both North America and Europe, Charles River’s enhanced capabilities will enable us to provide expert support for our clients’ drug discovery programs, including: compound design and synthesis, hit-to-lead, high throughput screening (HTS), and lead-to-candidate services. When combined with Charles River’s safety assessment services, we provide unparalleled support from early discovery through preclinical development, enabling clients to bring new oncology therapies to market in a more efficient and timely manner.
James C. Foster, Chairman, President and CEO of Charles River said: "Global biopharmaceutical clients are increasingly demanding a full suite of oncology capabilities from a single partner, including PDX tumour models, cell lines, imaging services, and immuno-oncology tools. With Oncotest, Charles River Discovery Services now has one of the most comprehensive and translational portfolios of oncology discovery services in the early-stage CRO industry.”
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