Dennis A. Gilbert

Applera Corp. manufactures medical instruments

Applied Biosystems, Inc. provides genomics and proteomics related research instruments. It is focused on the markets which include basic research, commercial research (pharmaceutical and biotechnology), standardized testing, forensic human identification, paternity testing and food testing. The company has an installed base of approximately 180,000 instrument systems in nearly 100 countries. It was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Celera Corp. provides medical diagnostics services. It offers disease management solutions through a combination of tests and services based on genetics discovery platforms. Celera was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Alameda, CA.

W.R. Grace & Co. engages in the production and sale of chemicals and materials. It operates through the Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies segments. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. The Grace Materials Technologies segment consists of specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The firm specializes in chemical processing, coatings and inks, food and beverage, general industrial, nutraceutical, personal care, pharma, and plastics industries. The company was founded by William Russell Grace in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

VitaPath Genetics is developing a family of DNA tests to help individuals reduce the risk of serious and life-threatening disease. The company's first product is a genetic test to identify risk factors that are associated with a common birth defect called Spina Bifida and which can be safely corrected with low-risk vitamin supplementation under the care of a physician. At VitaPath, it mission is to focus only on genetic mutations that are shown to be biologically functional and that can be remediated with minimal risk. In doing so, it can improve the quality of life for customers and reduce the overall cost of healthcare.

Babson Diagnostics, Inc. is a transformative medical technology company. It offers microsample collection, automated handling, state-of-the-art analysis, serology testing for COVID-19. The company was founded by Eric Olson and is headquartered in Austin, TX.