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CRL Stock to Gain From Strategic Neuroscience Partnership With CEBINA
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL - Free Report) and CEBINA GmbH (Central European Biotech Incubator and Accelerator) have formed a strategic alliance under the DanubeNeuro acceleration program — an initiative focused on advancing groundbreaking academic research projects in the field of neurodegeneration, dementia and aging. The company’s extensive experience in neurotherapeutics will assist CEBINA in selecting and developing new product candidates.
Predicting CRL Stock’s Movement Following the Announcement
After the news release, shares of CRL rose 1.2% to $206.21 at the close of yesterday’s trading session. The latest development is expected to significantly boost the company’s Discovery Services business, a part of the Discovery and Safety Assessment (“DSA”) segment.
Recent advancements in genetics, pathology and biomarkers are speeding up the process of neuroscience drug discovery. Charles River is contributing to shaping neuroscience research, from providing deep translational expertise for preclinical models to novel drug discovery therapeutics, manufacturing and commercialization. We expect the market sentiment toward the stock to get a boost, driven by this development.
Impact of Charles River’s Participation in DanubeNeuro
With the trend of increasing lifespan, age-related conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders are becoming major and growing unmet medical needs worldwide, carrying significant and growing public health and societal implications. Given the urgent need for novel strategies and approaches to tackle complex diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it is crucial to speed up the process of turning innovative academic ideas into viable drug development programs.
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Launched by CEBINA earlier this year, DanubeNeuro identifies and develops pioneering research projects with the potential to create advanced drugs, diagnostic methods, disease biomarkers and imaging techniques for neurodegenerative diseases. CEBINA’s comprehensive selection process covers the key aspects of drug discovery and early-phase product development.
Projects selected for acceleration within DanubeNeuro will benefit from CEBINA’s experience from other acceleration programs, as well as Charles River’s knowledge and extensive expertise in drug discovery and development in the central nervous system field. DanubeNeuro is supported by a dedicated fund, Danube BioVentures. Together, Charles River and CEBINA will enhance this program’s potential to accelerate innovation in neurodegeneration.
Industry Prospects Benefiting CRL
According to Allied Market Research, the global neurodegenerative drugs market is forecasted to witness a compound annual rate of 7.5% through 2031 from a valuation of $36.28 billion in 2021. The rising prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease is fueling the demand for neurogenerative drugs. The growth of the market is likely to be driven by the high potential in untapped, emerging markets due to the availability of improved healthcare infrastructure and rising chronic disease rates.
Charles River’s Recent Developments
Earlier this month, Charles River and Insightec formed a five-year strategic partnership to integrate focused ultrasound for drug discovery and preclinical development of therapeutics in neuroscience. The collaboration will provide Charles River’s clients with access to a comprehensive global service and technology platform. Insightec’s novel low-frequency ultrasound platform non-invasively disrupts the blood-brain barrier, enabling drugs to be delivered to targeted brain areas.
CRL Stock Price Performance
Over the past year, shares of the company have fallen 1.1% against the industry’s growth of 15.1%.
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Estimates for AxoGen’s 2024 loss per share have remained constant at 1 cent in the past 30 days. Shares of the company have surged 177.7% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 18%. AXGN’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 96.5%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 200%.
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CRL Stock to Gain From Strategic Neuroscience Partnership With CEBINA
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL - Free Report) and CEBINA GmbH (Central European Biotech Incubator and Accelerator) have formed a strategic alliance under the DanubeNeuro acceleration program — an initiative focused on advancing groundbreaking academic research projects in the field of neurodegeneration, dementia and aging. The company’s extensive experience in neurotherapeutics will assist CEBINA in selecting and developing new product candidates.
Predicting CRL Stock’s Movement Following the Announcement
After the news release, shares of CRL rose 1.2% to $206.21 at the close of yesterday’s trading session. The latest development is expected to significantly boost the company’s Discovery Services business, a part of the Discovery and Safety Assessment (“DSA”) segment.
Recent advancements in genetics, pathology and biomarkers are speeding up the process of neuroscience drug discovery. Charles River is contributing to shaping neuroscience research, from providing deep translational expertise for preclinical models to novel drug discovery therapeutics, manufacturing and commercialization. We expect the market sentiment toward the stock to get a boost, driven by this development.
Impact of Charles River’s Participation in DanubeNeuro
With the trend of increasing lifespan, age-related conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders are becoming major and growing unmet medical needs worldwide, carrying significant and growing public health and societal implications. Given the urgent need for novel strategies and approaches to tackle complex diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it is crucial to speed up the process of turning innovative academic ideas into viable drug development programs.
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Launched by CEBINA earlier this year, DanubeNeuro identifies and develops pioneering research projects with the potential to create advanced drugs, diagnostic methods, disease biomarkers and imaging techniques for neurodegenerative diseases. CEBINA’s comprehensive selection process covers the key aspects of drug discovery and early-phase product development.
Projects selected for acceleration within DanubeNeuro will benefit from CEBINA’s experience from other acceleration programs, as well as Charles River’s knowledge and extensive expertise in drug discovery and development in the central nervous system field. DanubeNeuro is supported by a dedicated fund, Danube BioVentures. Together, Charles River and CEBINA will enhance this program’s potential to accelerate innovation in neurodegeneration.
Industry Prospects Benefiting CRL
According to Allied Market Research, the global neurodegenerative drugs market is forecasted to witness a compound annual rate of 7.5% through 2031 from a valuation of $36.28 billion in 2021. The rising prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease is fueling the demand for neurogenerative drugs. The growth of the market is likely to be driven by the high potential in untapped, emerging markets due to the availability of improved healthcare infrastructure and rising chronic disease rates.
Charles River’s Recent Developments
Earlier this month, Charles River and Insightec formed a five-year strategic partnership to integrate focused ultrasound for drug discovery and preclinical development of therapeutics in neuroscience. The collaboration will provide Charles River’s clients with access to a comprehensive global service and technology platform. Insightec’s novel low-frequency ultrasound platform non-invasively disrupts the blood-brain barrier, enabling drugs to be delivered to targeted brain areas.
CRL Stock Price Performance
Over the past year, shares of the company have fallen 1.1% against the industry’s growth of 15.1%.
CRL’s Zacks Rank and Top MedTech Stocks
Charles River carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) , AxoGen (AXGN - Free Report) and Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Boston Scientific’s shares have risen 55.6% in the past year. Estimates for the company’s earnings per share have remained constant at $2.40 in 2024 and $2.71 in 2025 in the past 30 days. BSX’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 7.2%. In the last reported quarter, it posted an earnings surprise of 6.9%.
Estimates for AxoGen’s 2024 loss per share have remained constant at 1 cent in the past 30 days. Shares of the company have surged 177.7% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 18%. AXGN’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 96.5%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 200%.
Estimates for Phibro Animal Health’s 2024 earnings per share have risen 0.7% in the past 30 days. Shares of the company have rallied 79% in the past year compared with the industry’s 20.6% growth. PAHC’s earnings surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on one occasion, the average surprise being 4.1%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 20.6%.