Vision

Our vision is to lead a global transformation in women’s cancer prevention and early diagnosis by making innovative, accessible, and personalized solutions the Standard Of Care—empowering women worldwide to live healthier lives.

Mission

Our mission is to address unmet needs in women’s cancer prevention and diagnosis by delivering personalized care through innovative epigenetic solutions, driving global access to improve outcomes for women across the globe.

Value Proposition

At Sola Dx, we are revolutionising personalised primary and secondary prevention through ground-breaking innovations, including the WID®-easy Test for the early detection of endometrial cancer and the WID®-can Test for cervical cancer risk prediction.

Our key focus is driving the rapid adoption of the WID®-easy Test among symptomatic women in major global markets, laying the groundwork for population-wide screening and unlocking substantial market potential.

The WID®-can Test is poised to redefine cervical cancer screening as a non-cytology molecular triage tool. Unlike traditional methods reliant on cellular morphology, the WID®-can Test can be performed on self-collected samples, offering superior objectivity, reproducibility, and accessibility compared to current standards.

The WID®-ok Test is designed to identify women at high risk for ovarian cancer, regardless of genetic predisposition. By detecting risk factors beyond hereditary mutations, the WID®-ok Test enables proactive prevention, offering a crucial opportunity to intervene before this highly lethal disease develops.

The WID®-best Test represents a breakthrough in breast cancer risk stratification by leveraging an epigenetic signature detected in cervical smear samples. This cutting-edge test identifies women at heightened risk of developing breast cancer, enabling personalized primary prevention strategies and facilitating risk-adjusted screening protocols.

Through our unwavering commitment to innovation, we are addressing the critical diagnostic needs of women today while paving the way for a future where personalized, accessible, and effective cancer prevention becomes the global Standard Of Care.

 

What We Do

We develop and market minimally invasive epigenetic diagnostic tools, including the WID®-easy and WID®-can Tests, designed to detect gynaecological cancers at an early stage, when treatments are most effective, and success rates are highest. Leveraging the same cervico-vaginal sample, we are pioneering the development of adaptable epigenetic risk markers, such as the WID®-best Test, with the potential to enable personalized prevention strategies for other women’s cancers as well.

Why We're Different

At Sola Dx, we are a commercial-stage epigenetic diagnostics company built on over 30 years of ground-breaking research in DNA methylation and gynaecological cancers. Our technologies originate from the pioneering work of Prof. Martin Widschwendter and his world-renowned academic team. Leveraging cutting-edge epigenetic science, we develop diagnostic tests that are both highly accurate and minimally invasive. By focusing on tailored precision prevention, we empower women with the knowledge and tools to make better informed health decisions, setting us apart as leaders in women’s health diagnostics.

Leadership Team

Executive Team

Sara Sleigh, PhD

Sara Sleigh, PhD

Chief Development Officer

Peter Kayatz, PhD

Peter Kayatz, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

David Tschabitscher, MA

David Tschabitscher, MA

Chief Operating Officer

Elisa Redl, PhD

Elisa Redl, PhD

Head of Analytical Development

Deepali Patel, MSc

Deepali Patel, MSc

Head of Clinical Research

Sebastian Grömminger, PhD

Sebastian Grömminger, PhD

Regulatory Advisor

Michael Lutz, PhD

Michael Lutz, PhD

Strategic Advisor

Scientific Advisory Board

Prof. Martin Widschwendter

Prof. Martin Widschwendter

Advisor for Epigenetic Risk Prediction

Hon. Prof. Adeola Olaitan

Hon. Prof. Adeola Olaitan

Advisor for Gynaecological Oncology

Prof. Nora Pashayan

Prof. Nora Pashayan

Advisor for Risk-Stratified Cancer Screening

Prof. Silvia de Sanjosé

Prof. Silvia de Sanjosé

Advisor for Viral Oncology and Epidemiology

Ass. Prof. Chiara Herzog

Ass. Prof. Chiara Herzog

Advisor for Epigenetic Biomarker Innovation

James Barrett, PhD

James Barrett, PhD

Advisor for Statistics & Bioinformatics

Our Impact

Our innovative diagnostics are designed to reduce morbidity and mortality from women’s cancers through precision prevention and early detection.

The WID®-easy Test minimises the need for unnecessary surgical procedures, lowering healthcare costs, protecting women from invasive interventions, and enhancing the effectiveness of early cancer detection.

The WID®-can Test benefits patients by offering an accessible, minimally invasive cervical cancer screening solution that can be performed on self-collected samples, reducing discomfort, increasing accessibility, and delivering more accurate and reproducible results.

The WID®-best Test empowers women by identifying their elevated risk of breast cancer through minimally invasive analysis of cervical smear samples, enabling personalized prevention strategies and proactive health management.

Our Values

  • Patient-Focussed: We prioritize the well-being and needs of women, ensuring our diagnostic solutions are accessible, minimally invasive, and designed to improve patient outcomes.
  • Scientific Excellence: Our work is grounded in over 30 years of pioneering research in DNA methylation and women’s cancers, led by Prof. Martin Widschwendter.
  • Innovation: We leverage cutting-edge epigenetic research to develop advanced precision prevention tests that are both highly accurate and minimally invasive.
  • Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in our research, partnerships, and operations.
  • Collaboration: We work with global partners to expand access and improve outcomes in women’s health diagnostics.
  • Empowerment: We provide women with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health and well-being.

Milestones

2020

  • Sola Diagnostics GmbH was established by Prof. Martin Widschwendter in Tyrol, Austria, leveraging decades of expertise in epigenetic research.

2021

  • Licensing agreement with the University College London
  • Convertible Loan by the University of Innsbruck

2022

  • Equity Financing by a consortium of four Tyrolean business angels
  • The development and initial validation of WID®-easy, WID®-can, and WID®-best have been published in leading scientific journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Epigenetics, and Nature Communications.

     

2023

  • WID®-easy Test’s performance published in The Lancet Oncology

2024

  • WID®-easy Test launched in Austria and Switzerland
  • WID®-can Test’s performance published in Nature Medicine
  • WID®-easy Test UKCA-marked

2025

  • WID®-easy Test launched in the UK
  • NHS Service Evaluation programme initiated across NHS sites in England
  • NIHR i4i grant (£2.16 million) secured to fund the EASY-CARE study
  • Seed financing round of €1 million closed

2026

  • WID®-easy Test launched in Germany
  • WID®-easy Test referenced in the German S3 Guideline on Endometrial Cancer (v4.0)
  • Health-economic evidence published (Snowsill 2026, Value in Health)

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