1990 : Laboratoire Dermscan established in Lyon, France Since the beginning days, Laboratoire Dermscan has experienced rapid, steady growth. Very quickly, Dermscan Group became renowned for its innovation, quality and services. Dermscan Group is also known for its specialized and results-oriented team, and its reactivity and high set of standards. 1991-1994 : Development via innovation 1st Place - Rhône-Alpes Region Innovation Award (1992). 'Leader in Innovation', awarded by the magazine Usine Nouvelle (1993). 'Best Poster' at the 4th SPTC (Société de Pharmaco-Toxicologie Cellulaire) (1994). 'Best Article', discerned by the International Journal of Cosmetic Science; 16, pp. 113-120 (1994). 1995-2001 : international expansion and diversification Relocation into a 2,000 m² state-of-the-art facilities (1996). Establishment of a network of agents in Asia (1999). Acquisition of Palmer Research (2000). Partnership agreement with BIOalternatives (2001). Establishment of CRO PharmaScan, the clinical trial center specializing in clinical trials for drugs and medical devices. 2002-2007 : New areas of growth ISO 9001 : 2000 Certification Creation of an american group subsidiary, Dermscan USA, Inc. (2002). Creation of a Franco-Thai Joint-Venture - Dermscan Asia - in Bangkok, Thailand (2002). Development of a network of sales representatives: India - SUN FLAG Indonesia - CPF DIVISION Japan - TOYO SCIENCE Singapore - AMERCHEM PTE LTD.  Taiwan - HENG HSIN CO. LTD.  Australia - SOUTHERN CROSS BOTANICALS PTY LTD Partnership agreements BIOalternatives (2002) - France Liskin (2002) - Poland Hélioscience (2003) - France CIDC (2004) - Mauritius RDDA (2005) - South Africa PROCOS (2005) - Poland Acquisition of capital of CIDC which became Dermscan Group’s Subsidiary After a year of partnership with CIDC that was necessary to gain perfect synergy, the Dermscan Group acquired the capital of CIDC and has therefore reinforced its already close cooperation. Dermscan recognized Performance Award – Growth - Rhône-Alpes Region & Magazine Objectif - Rhône-Alpes (2005) Women CEO Award – Magazine Le Tout Lyon (2005) LCL Women CEO Award (2007)   Acquisition of the CRO ClinicalLand from Paris, France (2007) Creation of Statelis Company Company specializing in data processing and biostatistics based in Paris, France New premises for Dermscan Asia (2007) 550 m2 premises in a business district, with state-of-the art equipment.