Charles River and Deciphex Extend Global Partnership to Expand Digital Pathology Offering with Exclusive Image Management Solutions
12 February 2025 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and
Deciphex, a leader in AI-powered digital pathology, today announced
the next phase of a strategic collaboration to focus on advancing
cutting-edge image management solutions, while continuing to
develop novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools for toxicologic
pathology. Together, Deciphex and Charles River will deliver a
fully integrated image management, distribution, and archiving
workflow designed to maximize efficiency, precision, and
scalability in pathology workflows.
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“Patholytix has transformed how we manage and analyze pathology
data, enabling unprecedented efficiency and collaboration across
our global teams,” said Professor Julie Frearson, PhD, Corporate
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, Charles River.
“This next phase of our partnership with Deciphex marks a
significant milestone in advancing digital workflows for
non-clinical safety assessments.”
Transforming Image Management for Pathology This
integrated solution, powered by the Patholytix platform, will
provide histology laboratories and pathologists throughout the
Charles River network with unparalleled capabilities to manage,
share, and archive toxicologic pathology data. The system will
streamline digital workflows, reduce turnaround times, and enable
seamless collaboration across global teams.
“The exclusive integration of Patholytix into Charles River’s
operations represents a transformative step in our mission to
revolutionize digital pathology,” said Donal O’Shea, Chief
Executive Officer, Deciphex. “This partnership exemplifies our
commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance
efficiency, drive collaboration, and ultimately accelerate safer
drug discovery.”
Advancing AI Applications in Toxicologic Pathology
Building upon the successful 2024 launch of Foresight, the
partnership will continue to enhance Deciphex’s AI-powered
solutions for toxicologic pathology. These advancements will
broaden tissue and lesion coverage and leverage foundational models
to extend AI applications to new areas, including screening tools
for acute toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. The collaboration
aims to accelerate drug development and bring safer therapies to
patients faster.
Efficiency Gains for Pathology Workflows The integrated
image management system, combined with AI advancements, is expected
to deliver significant efficiencies, reducing the time required for
non-clinical toxicology studies and enabling pathologists to focus
on high-value diagnostic tasks. By combining Deciphex’s unique
digital pathology solutions with Charles River’s robust toxicologic
pathology network, clients of both organizations will have access
to the technology-driven capabilities to accelerate primary
evaluation and peer review in toxicologic pathology assessment,
enhancing decision-making in drug discovery and safety
assessment.
About Charles River Charles River provides essential
products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies, government agencies, and leading academic institutions
around the globe accelerate their research and drug development
efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients
with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery,
early-stage development, and safe manufacture of new therapies for
the patients who need them. To learn more about our unique
portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.
About Deciphex Deciphex is a pioneering company at the
forefront of the digital transformation of pathology. By networking
with global pathologists and leveraging AI-driven solutions,
Deciphex accelerates certainty in pathology reporting, ultimately
enhancing patient care and advancing drug development. With a
diverse and experienced team and cutting-edge platforms like
Diagnexia and Patholytix, Deciphex is set to redefine the future of
pathology. For more information, visit www.deciphex.com.
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Charles River Investor Contact: Todd Spencer, Corporate
Vice President, Investor Relations 781.222.6455
todd.spencer@crl.com
Charles River Media Contact: Amy Cianciaruso Corporate
Vice President & Chief Communications Officer +1-781-222-6168
amy.cianciaruso@crl.com
Deciphex Media Contact Katie Higgins Marketing Manager
+353 1 221 0842 katie.higgins@deciphex.com
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