Karen J. Harder

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Scios Inc. developed, manufactured, and commercialized pharmaceuticals for conditions such as cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Cygnus, Inc. develops and manufactures glucose-monitoring devices. The company develops devices that provide data to individuals and physicians to enable them to manage diabetes. It was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

NeurogesX, Inc. developed and commercialized novel pain management therapies. The company was founded by Wendye R. Robbins on May 28, 1998 and was headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Community Healthcare System, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include adult day care, assisted living, cardiopulmonary services, case management, community healthcare system foundation, durable medical equipment, emergency room and family birthing center. The company was founded by John Koentz in 1859 and is headquartered in Onaga, KS.