Company

Our story

FASTINOV is a clinical microbiology company founded in Porto in 2013 by Prof. Cidália Pina-Vaz.

Our work grew from academic and clinical research in rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Addressing that challenge also required new approaches to rapidly prepare viable microorganisms from clinical samples, creating the scientific foundation for the technologies FASTINOV develops today.

FASTINOV continues to develop technologies that accelerate critical microbiology workflows, with a focus on helping laboratories reach actionable results sooner.

Scientific illustration for FASTINOV clinical microbiology research
Prof. Cidália Pina-Vaz

Founder

Founded in clinical microbiology

Prof. Cidália Pina-Vaz

A physician, clinical microbiologist and academic, she is Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, a former Clinical Pathology consultant at São João Hospital, author of more than 300 scientific publications, and former Portuguese representative on the EUCAST Steering Committee.

Science & intellectual property

Built on research

FASTINOV’s technologies are supported by a long-standing research and intellectual property base in clinical microbiology, sample preparation and rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

3 patent familiesIntellectual property

Protecting innovations in sample preparation and rapid phenotypic AST.

10+ yearsResearch & development

Continuous development of technologies for faster clinical microbiology since 2013.

30+ publications & studiesFASTINOV evidence

Scientific publications and clinical studies evaluating FASTINOV products and technologies.

300+ publicationsAcademic foundation

Scientific publications authored by founder Prof. Cidália Pina-Vaz.

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FASTINOV today

FASTINOV today

FASTINOV continues to develop and commercialise technologies for clinical microbiology, combining scientific research, diagnostic development and practical laboratory workflow expertise.

Founded2013
Based inPorto, Portugal
FieldClinical microbiology
FocusRapid microbiology technologies

Location

Based in Porto

FASTINOV is located at the UPTEC science and technology campus in Porto, Portugal.

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