History
From research programs and clinical trials to global approvals and partnerships, Oscotec’s recent history reflects a sustained focus on translating science into medicines.
Global Biotech
- Technology transfer of key pipeline assets, including Lazertinib
- Expanded partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies
2015-2026

Apr. Completion of AXL inhibitor's Phase 1a clinical trial for solid tumor drug candidate
Aug. Lazertinib with amivantamab approved by FDA for NSCLC
Mar. Cevidoplenib granted Orphan Drug Designation by FDA for ITP
Sep. Approval for Phase 1a/1b clinical trial of anti-Tau antibody for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul. Completion of SYK inhibitor’s Phase 2 clinical trial for ITP
Jan. Co-development agreement for BRVT121 and BRVT221 (Biorevert Inc.)
Mar. Co-development agreement for EP2/4 program (Kanaph Therapeutics)
Jan. Initiation of AXL inhibitor's Phase 1 clinical trial for solid tumor drug candidate
Mar. Completion of SYK inhibitor's FDA Phase 2a clinical trial for Reumatoid Arthritis
Feb. Joint R&D agreement for LSD1 program (Beactica Therapeutics AB)
Oct. Co-development agreement for ADEL-Y01 (ADEL Inc.)
Oct. Established Ectodor Therapeutics Inc.
Mar. Dr. Yoon Taeyoung inaugurated as Separate CEO
Oct. Initiation of SYK inhibitor's Phase 2 clinical trial for ITP drug candidate
Nov. L/O of EGFR-Targeted Anti-Cancer Drug (Yuhan yo Janssen Biotech.)
Oct. Drug candidate for Reumotoid Arthritis selected as KDDF sponsored Project (Phase 2 clinical trial)
Dec. Commencement of Phase 1 clinical trial of FLT3-Targeted drug candidate for AML
Jul. Completion of SYK inhibitor's FDA Phase 1 clinical trial for Reumatoid Arthritis in US
Oct. Approval for Phase 1 clinical trial of FLT3-Targeted drug candidate fot AML
Oct. IND and CTA of FLT3, AML drug
Apr. GENOSCO separated into R&D company (Moved to Head quarter in Boston)
Jan. Selected for Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF) project Development of SYK inhibitor for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dec. Complete in Pre-clinical study for AML drug
Sep. IND and CTA of SYK, inhibitor Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jul. Licensing Out EGFR, non-small-cell-lung-cancer drug candidate
Apr. Porcine pericardium membrane LysoGide approved and production begins
R&D Expansion
- Expanded the new drug pipeline and strengthened R&D capabilities
2010 –2014

Jun. Selected for Ministry of Health & Welfare’s R&D project Development of FLT3 inhibitor for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
May Selected for Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF) project Development of SYK inhibitor for rheumatoid Arthritis
Apr. Bone graft BioCera-F approved by KFDA and production begins
Oct. Ministry of Science, ICT and future planning-Development of Novel Drug for Parkinson’s disease
May AML drug pre-clinical test
Aug. R&D Center moved into Korea Bio Park and expanded to become Oscotec Central R&D Center
Jun. Commercial production and sales of InduCera
Oct. KFDA approval of AIF, compound of 3 herbal ingredients, as joint health supplement
Aug. KFDA approval of InduCera, dual coated bone graft
Jun. Min. of knowledge & Economy grant on ODS project for int’l collaboration R&D
Foundation
- Established OSCOTEC and built the foundation for new drug development
1998–2009

May. Fund of Ministry For Health, Wel1 re And Family Affairs for the clirical study of OCT-1547, new drug caididate for the treatment of osteoporosis
May. IND and CTA of OCT-1547, new drug candidate lbr the treatment of osteoporosis
Mar. Renaming of OCT USA Inc. – GENOSCO
Dec. Fund of Small And Medium Business Administration for the new drug development for the treatment of arthritis through olecular design
Nov. Fund of Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology kr the new drug development for the treatment of theumatoid arthritis
Sep. Collaborative Research Agreement for the new drug development for the treatment of osteoporosis with ChiKiren’s Hospital Boston, the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School
Jun. KGMP of Bone Graft Material
Jan. KOSDAQ(Korean Security Dealers Automated Quotation) listing
May. Launching SynCera, a bone graft material which has dual porosities; macropore and micropore
May. Foreign Capital Investment through JAIC
Nov. Foreign Capital Investment agreement with Roberts Mitani, LLC
Jun. BBP(Bovine Bone Powder) Obtained FDA (USA) Approval
Dec. Establishment of a strategic partnership with KT&G. Received Capital Investment from KT&G
Dec. Designated as chief research institute in the 2nd materials and components development project, 2003
Jul. Receiving ‘Excellent platform technology developer’ award in NEWTECH KOREA2001
Mar. Relocation to new Headquarters
Dec. Establishment of OCT USA
Apr. Established affiliated research institute of OCT USA
Mar. KT Certification, Excellent Korean Technology, by the Ministry of Science & Technology
Dec. Obtained the manufacturing and itemization authorization for bone transplant material from the KFDA (Korean Food & Drug Administration)
Aug. Selected as an Excellent Technology Venture Company
Jun. Company name changed to Oscotec Inc
Dec. Establishment of Oscotec Co., Ltd, within Dankook University
Sep. Selected as a SME Venture company eligible to receive funding to establish a company by the Small Business Corporation

