Research Animal Diagnostic Services | Charles River

research & development 

Our Research & Development (R&D) teams research emerging diseases, develop of novel assays, and continually refine methodologies. 

In recent years, our serology R&D team has produced more than 185 MFIA® tests to detect antibodies to 90 infectious agents in seven different species. In addition, our PCR R&D group has developed more than 160 TaqMan® assays to screen over 10 species.

recently completed projects

Assessment of infectious agent prevalence in laboratory mice and rats
 

Elucidation of Pneumocystis carinii as the causative agent for “Rat Respiratory Virus”

Development of new assays on the MFIA® serology platform (e.g., P. carinii)

Refinement of TaqMan® assays to create the Mouse and Rat PRIA (PCR Rodent Infectious Agent) Panels on the OpenArray® platform

Qualification of pinworm and fur mite TaqMan® PCR assays


Learn more about our R&D efforts by visiting The SourceSM to read publications, view webinars and listen to podcasts.

R&D efforts are made possible through both in-house projects and collaborations with other institutions worldwide. If you have an idea for a R&D project, please contact us at askcharlesriver@crl.com to explore the potential for a collaboration with our team. 

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For more information, contact us at:

1.877.CRIVER.1 (1.877.274.8371)
askcharlesriver@crl.com

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Available tests and pricing.
*Pricing will be effective January 1, 2013.
Request a program estimate and free sample shipping materials, download fillable sample submission forms, and more.
Contact us to request this hardcopy booklet focused on quality control program development for mice and rats.
Read scientific publications, watch webinars and videos, and listen to podcasts created by Charles River RADS professional staff.

News & Events

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Apr 11 - Access New and Updated Clinical Pa...
Mar 20 - TARGATT™ Mouse for Reliable Target...
Jun 10-Jun 13 - Barcelona, Spain - FELASA - SECAL 2013
May 28-Jun 01 - Kobe, Japan - Joint Meeting of the International Bone and Mineral Socie...
May 27-May 29 - Almere, The Netherlands - Rodent Surgery Hands-on Training (3-day)

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