R. William Bowen

Gen-Probe, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets rapid, accurate and molecular diagnostic products and services that are used primarily to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood, and ensure transplant compatibility. It also develops and manufactures the PROCLEIX assays, which are used to detect human immunodeficiency virus, the hepatitis C virus, the hepatitis B virus, and the West Nile virus in donated human blood. The firm's clinical diagnostics products include APTIMA family of assays, which are used to detect the common STDs chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gen-Probe was founded by Thomas H. Adams and David E. Kohne in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

With over 200 attorneys practicing throughout California, Luce Forward has been helping clients grow for over 135 years. The firm's philosophy of service also extends to the communities in which the attorneys practice. In addition, the firm has a healthy tradition of providing community service, leadership and pro bono services to many local and national causes and organizations. Luce Forward's dynamic practice is home to over 200 attorneys working in major business centers throughout California. Its known as a top law firm throughout the state and represent clients from across the country

Sequenom, Inc. engages in the provision of early patient management information. It develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic testing services that serve women's health and oncology markets. The company was founded by Hubert Koester and Charles R. Cantor in October 09, 1996 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC.