News | June 27, 2014

Seamlessly Transition Your NCI Produced Animal Models

Source: Charles River

For over 25 years, Charles River has worked with the NCI to produce research animal models from the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research facility. We were recently notified that the decision was made by the NCI to realign its resources, and as a result, our production agreement is scheduled to be terminated in September 2014.

Seamless Transition
Because of the importance of your research, we have developed a plan that will enable you to seamlessly transition all of your research animal or surgical service requirements directly to Charles River. Additionally, there will be minimal impact or change to the costs associated with acquiring these animals or services. We will extend a price match guarantee for the models that NCI has been providing to grantees. This includes:

  • All orders up to seven weeks of age
  • Surgical services
  • Pregnant orders
  • Mothers with litters
  • Retired breeders

Lastly, we will work with the NCI to ensure that all strains or equivalent models currently offered by the NCI are available from Charles River in the future.

To begin the transition process, simply click here and provide us with your contact information. A member of our team will reach out to you and guide you through the process.

Why Charles River
Charles River has been managing all of the operational and production aspects of the stocks and strains that you have been purchasing from the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research facility. The Frederick facility was built by Charles River, and the animals produced there have been bred under the same stringent biosecurity guidelines and cared for using the same humane and ethical treatment principles that are found at all of our global production sites.

Some of the benefits that you will receive by partnering with Charles River include:

  • Increased animal availability through our multiple production facilities
  • A dedicated client manager to help you
  • Access to veterinary, scientific and technical staff
  • A dedicated customer service team for placing animal orders

To request a customized 2014 NCI/Charles River price list that includes pricing and ordering information, please click here.