Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

Charles River has the experience and expertise to help advance the understanding of cellular processes and identify therapeutic targets and markers to develop new approaches for diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Inflammation is a natural biological response to irritation or injury that promotes healing and repair. However, inappropriately triggered or incompletely controlled inflammatory responses are a major cause of ill health, impaired quality of life and morbidity. The company's research models, discovery services, preclinical pharmacology models, safety assessment programs and full laboratory support services enable it to expertly and efficiently support research in this area.