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History

  • 1985
Founding of Innogenetics NV on July 18, 1985 by Rudi Mariën and Hugo Van Heuverswijn.
  • 1987
Discovery of HIV-1 group O variant, a key discovery in HIV diagnostics.
  • 1991
Start of HCV genotyping leading to discovery of more than 50 HCV subtypes by 1995.
  • 1992
Launch of first commercial tests for cystic fibrosis in Europe (INNO-LiPA CFTR).
  • 1993
Launch of first commercial test for HCV genotyping worldwide (INNO-LiPA HCV).
  • 1995
Launch of world’s first commercial Alzheimer’s disease research test for hTau (INNOTEST® hTau Ag).
  • 1996
First biotech company listed on high-tech EASDAQ stock exchange.
  • 1998
Launch of world’s first commercial Alzheimer’s disease research test for ß-AMYLOID (INNOTEST® ß-AMYLOID(1-42)).
  • 2002
Launch of world’s first commercial test for HBV genotyping (INNO-LiPA HBV Genotyping).

Launch of world’s first commercial Alzheimer’s Disease research test for phospho-tau
(INNOTEST® PHOSPHO-TAU(181p)).
  • 2003
First company to enter Phase IIb development for an HCV therapeutic vaccine candidate.
  • 2004

Acquisition of therapeutic vaccine program of Genencor International Inc.

Partnership with PamGene International BV  to develop Innogenetics' new generation multiparameter platform.

  • 2005
Securing of full PCR license from F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd.
  • 2006

Innogenetics and Third Wave Technologies Inc. resolve patent suit in field of HCV genotyping.

HPV genotyping test ready for CE-marked and launch.

Start Innogenetics – sanofi-aventis collaboration in field of Alzheimer’s disease.

  • 2007

U.S. Court of Appeals reinstates permanent injunction against Abbott Laboratories for infringing Innogenetics’ patent.

Research results for first Alzheimer biomarker test in blood presented.

Therapeutics activities transferred into a wholly owned subsidiary, GENimmune NV.

Settlement and licensing agreement in the field of hepatitis C diagnostics. 
 

  • 2008
  • Innogenetics announced its intention to restructure GENimmune NV

    Settlement and licensing agreement with Abbott Laboratories in the field of hepatitis C genotyping.

    Friendly bid of Solvay Pharmaceuticals SA to acquire Innogenetics.

    Definitive closure of GENimmune NV.

    License agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals for the use of Innogenetics' HPV SPF10 genotyping technology.