biolitec research

biolitec is a leading international medical technology company specializing in the development and production of fiber optic laser systems and photodynamic therapy (PDT) solutions. The company is best known for its pharmaceutical product Foscan (temoporfin), a potent photosensitizer approved for the palliative treatment of advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. biolitec provides an integrated therapeutic approach by manufacturing both the laser delivery systems and the specialized drugs required for targeted tissue destruction. Beyond oncology, the company offers minimally invasive laser treatments for vascular diseases, urology, and proctology, including the ELVeS Radial system for varicose veins. Headquartered in Vienna with major research facilities in Jena, Germany, biolitec remains a pioneer in light-based medical interventions.