EXHIBIT 23.2

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
IGEN International, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 15, 2001 (June
20, 2001 as to Note 4 of notes to consolidated financial statements),
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of IGEN International, Inc. for
the year ended March 31, 2001.



Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
June 28, 2001