Elizabeth Ann Hutt Pollard

Tecan Genomics, Inc. provides genomics sample preparation solutions. It offers solutions which make biological samples accessible for genomic analysis. The firm has commercialized numerous proprietary DNA and RNA sample preparation products for use in research and diagnostic applications. The company was founded by Jan D'Alvise, James W. Larrick and Nurith Kurn in 2000 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Tripos, Inc. engages in the provision of drug discovery informatics products and services. The company was founded by Garland Marshall in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Affymetrix, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells products and services for genetic analysis. The company was founded by Stephen P. A. Fodor in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Life Technologies, Inc. provides essential technologies needed by the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical communities. The company manufactures and markets a breadth of offerings unique in the industry, used in applications of the life sciences discovery, development, and production process

Diadexus, Inc. engages in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Its portfolio intends to treat cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on November 27, 1995 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Applied Silver, Inc. develops and supplies laundry products. It develops antimicrobial treatment for laundered textiles that kills harmful bacteria and viruses and reduces infections in hospitals and care facilities. The company was founded by Russell J. Bik, Sean Morham, and William Morris in 2010 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.