IQ Corporation focuses on the development
and application of monoclonal antibodies. The activities of the company
include research & development, as well as manufacturing of products
which find their application mainly in research and diagnostics for
human health care.
The mission of IQ Corporation is to become an important player
on the international market for products relating to flow cytometry
and transplantation immunology. Another important activity is the
development of innovative tumor treatment using monoclonal antibodies.
These goals will be achieved by strategic research & innovative
development of new products in collaboration with a our worldwide
network of distributors, as well by developing strategic partnerships
or participation's in new or existing companies.
History:
IQ Corporation was originally founded
in 1987 as a spin-off from the University of Groningen and the University
Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands. In 1990 the company was restructured.
The current management dates from that time.
Key
personnel:
Dr. Roland G. Lageveen, General Manager;
Drs. Martinus W.A. de Jonge, Research & Development Manager; Harry
Aaldenberg, Marketing & Sales Manager
Employees:
At the moment IQ Corporation employs
20 full time employees, among which 3 PhD's, 6 technicians and 3
marketing. Moreover the company supports 2 full time research employees
at the University of Groningen.
Marketing & sales:
IQ Products is a 100% subsidiary of
IQ Corporation, focusing on the worldwide marketing & sales of products
for flow cytometry, CMV diagnosis, immunohistochemistry.
IQ Products has established a worldwide network of distributors
covering all important markets for human health care.
R & D focus:
Research is carried out in close cooperation
with universities in the Netherlands and the USA, as well as with
other companies.
R
& D activities focus on the following areas:
- immune-reagents and diagnostics for applcation in flow cytometry
- immunity and diagnosis of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and
transplant related diagnostics
- development of rapid antibody-based tests
- in vivo applications of monoclonal antibodies (imaging
and therapy) aiming at innovative treatment of tumors
Quality Management System:
All activities of IQ Corporation and
IQ Products are performed under a strict quality regime, certified
as ISO 9001 since July 1996.
The company has applied for registration as an FDA registered facility.