IGEN International, Inc. 
                                  Form 10-Q 
                  For the Quarter Ended September 30, 1997
 
                                  EXHIBIT 11.1
 
              Statement Re: Computation of Net Loss Per Share 
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
 


                                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED     SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,          SEPTEMBER 30
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                                                                          1997       1996       1997       1996
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Average Common Shares Outstanding:....................................   $15,107    $14,958    $15,053    $14,941
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Net Loss..............................................................   $(1,564)   $(1,710)   $(4,435)   $(3,234)
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Net loss per share....................................................   $  (.10)   $  (.11)   $  (.29)   $  (.22)
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