Carmen R. Rodriguez

InteKrin Therapeutics, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutics for metabolic and immune disorders. It develops therapeutics for diabetes, insulin resistance and multiple sclerosis. The company was founded by Dennis M. Lanfear and Christos S. Mantzoros in 2005 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

MedImmune Ltd. engages in research, development and exploitation of products in the field of molecular engineering. The company was founded on December 11, 1989 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops medical solutions. The firm operates as a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel small-molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. The company was founded by Lucy Shapiro, Stephen J. Benkovic, and David P. Perry in 2000 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.