IDC has been founded in 1980 with the mission to develop highly sensitive and specific prototype diagnostic immunological tests based on solid basic research and clinical data. In the last few years, special attention has also been given to new possible therapeutic applications of results obtained within the framework of research at IDC with a potential extending beyond pure diagnostic issues.

Research and development at IDC is either performed on the company´s own initiative or in co-operation with and commissioned by external partners.