Our History In 1947, a young veterinarian purchased one thousand rat cages from a Virginia farm and set up a one-man laboratory in Boston, overlooking the Charles River. In an effort to fulfill the regional need for laboratory animal models, he bred, fed and cared for the animals and personally delivered them to local researchers. Today, Charles River looks like a very different company, but in realizing Dr. Henry Foster’s vision, we remain committed to collaboration, responsibility and leadership within the global research community. You are here Home About Us Our History Main navigation About Us Overview Overview For more than 70 years, we have seen technologies advance and new diseases emerge. Our one-man laboratory has evolved into a worldwide support network, allowing us to act as a steadfast partner to our clients, from discovery to lot release testing. By carefully cultivating our portfolio, our growth has become a continuous strategic effort in anticipating tomorrow’s drug development needs. While we can’t predict what the future holds, we continue to kindle the spark that inspired our founding: an urgency to advance human health by supporting our clients’ research every step of the way. Early Years (1947-1990) More than a Mouse (1991-2000) Growth in the 21st Century (2001-2013) Every Step of the Way (2014-Present) Contact us from: Asia Europe North America Other Call us at: 1.877.CRIVER.1 (1.877.274.8371) EMAIL US Related Resources PRODUCT/SERVICE MATERIALS Murine Chapparvovirus (MuCPV) Technical Sheet LEARN MORE VIDEOS Ototoxicity Spotlight – Rachel Tapp LEARN MORE POSTERS High Content Analysis of Phenotypic Assays in Cancer Drug Discovery LEARN MORE POSTERS Reliable Method for Intravenous Dosing in Guinea Pigs LEARN MORE Related Insights BLOG Mobile Medical Apps and Devices for Smart Phones LEARN MORE BLOG Planting Seeds of Scientific Understanding LEARN MORE MEDIA COVERAGE Why Charles River Labs is the Biotech stock to buy: Jim Cramer LEARN MORE MEDIA COVERAGE Charles River Teams with Crown Bioscience on ZDSD Rodent Model LEARN MORE Our Newsletter Receive the latest news and insights to your inbox. SIGN UP HERE Social Menu Footer Menu First Solutions Products & Services By Research Phase By Therapeutic Area By Industry By Molecule Type Footer Menu Second News & Insights All Insights Our Eureka Blog Featured Stories Media Coverage Footer Menu Third Resource Library All Resources Catalogs/Price Lists Forms Libraries Patents Podcasts Posters Product/Service Materials Publications Tools Videos Webinars On Demand White Papers Footer Menu Forth Events & Training All Events & Training Seminars & Symposiums Webinars Workshops & Trainings Conferences Footer Menu Fifth About Us Our History Our People Our Motivation Our Values Our Capabilities Corporate Social Responsibility Animals in Research Careers Locations Supplier Information Legal Compliance Policies © 2019 Charles River All rights reserved. Footer Bottom Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions