Frederick C. Kentz

Roche Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical and vitamin products. It also provides financial services to other members of the RHI Group and to refinance on the bond or loan markets. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

IQuum, Inc. designs and develops biological molecular diagnostics products. It develops lab-in-a-tube technology, a novel biological sample testing platform which provides revolutionary benefits to a broad cross section of the bioassay market. The firm''s proprietary technology enables the non-specialized personnel to perform more sophisticated biological sample testing in any setting with greater speed. The company was founded by Shuqi Chen and Keith Greenfield in 1998 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

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.

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.