Elevated Digital Pathology Solutions with Cloud IMS

Faster Access, Less Friction in Digital Pathology Workflows

In nonclinical research, delays in data access, storage limitations, and logistical constraints around slide handling via conventional methods can slow study timelines and complicate collaboration. As digital pathology becomes a key part of making better safety decisions within a wider, integrated assessment plan, any inefficiencies now cause more significant problems.

At Charles River Laboratories, enhancements to our digital pathology infrastructure directly address these challenges, improving how quickly you can access data, how easily you can collaborate, and confidence in your data's long-term preservation.

What This Means for Your Studies

We have transitioned to the cloud-based Deciphex Patholytix Image Management System (IMS), fundamentally improving how digital slides are delivered and accessed.

For your teams, this translates to:

• Faster access to pathology data
  Digital slides are available sooner after scanning, supporting more timely data interpretation and decision-making within toxicology and investigative pathology workflows. This improved accessibility is especially important for translational teams, where timely pathology insights inform biomarker strategies and downstream analyses.
• No dependency on local storage
  Reduces issues with infrastructure limitations that can restrict access or scalability
• Simpler collaboration across teams
  Secure image sharing makes it easier to engage internal stakeholders, external partners, and geographically distributed teams
• More reliable data transfer
  Cloud-based delivery improves performance when accessing large image files, reducing friction in everyday workflows 

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Removing Barriers to Long-Term Data Access

We have also modernized how your data is archived by implementing a private, secure cloud archival model.

Why this matters to you:

• No more physical media management
  Eliminates the risks, delays, and administrative burden associated with hard drives
• Greater confidence in your data over time
  Improved data integrity ensures your study data remains consistent and reliable
• Easier access when you need it
  Enhanced restore capabilities support future analysis, regulatory submissions, or program comparisons
• Complete dataset preservation
  Both native scanner files and Patholytix (.DCX) files are retained for full continuity and long-term access to a full dataset

Digital Pathology Without Added Complexity or Cost

A key advantage of Charles River’s approach is that digital pathology is embedded into standard study workflows.

This provides immediate, practical benefits:

• No added cost for prospective slide scanning*
  Digital pathology is incorporated into study execution as part of our integrated safety assessment solutions portfolio, making it accessible to all
• Greater flexibility in pathologist access
  Work with preferred pathologists, enabling access to global pathology expertise without logistical constraints
• Reduced logistical risk
  Eliminates dependency on shipping, handling, and associated delays
• Built-in efficiency improvements
  • Automated slide quality control
  • Ongoing development of advanced pathology evaluation tools, including digital tools that support advanced image analysis and workflow optimization
• Faster, more efficient peer review
  Supporting tighter timelines and more streamlined study progression

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As study timelines compress and collaboration becomes more distributed, the ability to access, share, and manage pathology data without friction becomes a competitive advantage. By removing traditional constraints and embedding digital capabilities directly into workflows, we help you move studies forward with greater speed and confidence.

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*Standard transfer fees still apply for file transfer outside of Patholytix. Retrospective bulk scanning projects may incur charges.