Preclinical Contract Research

CRL nears 85% capacity use, but says sector pricing won't improve yet

11-Aug-2014 By Dan Stanton

Charles River Laboratories is approaching its optimal capacity utilisation but says pricing will not improve until the rest of the preclinical CRO industry follows suit.

Harlan to invest in 2012 thanks to cuts last year

11-Dec-2012

Harlan Laboratories has followed 2011 cutbacks and consolidation measures with plans to invest and expand its preclinical services site in Itingen, Switzerland.

SNBL USA gets FDA ‘close out’ letter for Everett animal testing lab

13-Nov-2012 By Gareth Macdonald

SNBL USA says some customers’ regulatory departments were put off by 2010 warning but that FDA ‘close out’ letter will open doors to new business.

Precos to expand cancer model portfolio thanks to new HTA license

27-Aug-2012 By Gareth Mcdonald

Precos will expand its portfolio of preclinical cancer models after being licensed to store and handle human tissue by the UK’s HTA.

Precos to double lab capacity on demand

19-Sep-2011 By Gareth Macdonald

UK CRO Preclinical Oncology Services Limited (Precos) has announced plans to double laboratory capacity in 2012.

Toxikon expands surgical wing

30-Jun-2011 By Gareth Macdonald

CRO Toxikon is expanding its efficacy and surgical research services (ESRS) unit in Bedford, Massachusetts to bolster its preclinical services offering for drug and medical device developers.

reMYND expands Alzheimer’s services with Amorfix deal

12-Jul-2010 By Nick Taylor

reMYND NV is to offer the A4 amyloid testing service to support preclinical screening of Alzheimer’s treatments after inking a deal with Amorfix Life Sciences.

Most biotechs will be virtual in 25 years; preclinical director

17-Sep-2009 By Nick Taylor

In 25 years most biotechs will be virtual, according to a director of preclinical CRO L2D who formed the company with a “completely novel business model” to target this huge growth opportunity.