James T. Glover

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Varian, Inc. provides scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science, environmental, energy, applied research and other applications. The company offers instruments, vacuum products, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support services. It has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Part of GSK Plc, Smithkline Beckman Corp is a private company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Smithkline Beckman was acquired by Smithkline Beecham Plc on July 27, 1989 for $16,082.37 million.

Allergan, Inc. operated as a global healthcare company. It engaged in the development and commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical, medical device ,and over-the-counter products for the ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetics, medical dermatology, breast aesthetics, obesity intervention, urological, and other specialty markets. The company was founded by Gavin S. Herbert Sr. in 1950 and headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures novel small molecule medicines. It engages in developing novel medicines in the areas of hepatitis C and oncology. The firm develops ANA598, a direct-acting antiviral for the treatment of hepatitis C. The company was founded by Stelios B. Papadopoulos and Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos in 1992 and is headquartered in Little Falls, NJ.

Organovo, Inc. develops and supplies pharmaceutical products. It focuses on delivering human tissue printing technology and creating tissue on demand for research and surgical applications. The firm helps physicians and researchers fulfill the promise of regenerative medicine by overcoming problems in cardiovascular medicine, medical research and transplant medicine. The company was founded by Eric Michael David, Andras Forgacs, Gabor Forgacs and Keith Murphy in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.