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Robert "Bob" Swanson (1947–1999) was an American venture capitalist who co-founded Genentech in 1976 with Herbert Boyer. Genentech is one of the leading biotechnology companies in the world. He was CEO of Genentech from 1976 to 1990, and chairman from 1990 to 1996.
Jan 20, 2000 · Swanson was chief executive officer of Genentech until 1990, then served as chairman until his retirement in 1996. That year he joined the board of Tularik, a private biotech company specializing...
- David V. Goeddel, Arthur D. Levinson
- 2000
Dec 8, 1999 · Robert Swanson founded Genentech in 1976 and transformed recombinant DNA technology into an industry. He was a former member of the MIT Corporation and a friend of the Institute, according to President Vest and Professor Sharp.
Dec 6, 1999 · Robert A. Swanson was a venture capitalist who founded Genentech with biochemist Herbert W. Boyer in 1976. He pioneered the use of recombinant DNA technology to create new medicines such as human insulin, interferons and growth hormone.
Dec 7, 1999 · Robert A. Swanson, who co-founded Genentech Inc. and played a pivotal role in creating the biotechnology industry, died Monday at his home in Hillsborough, Calif., after a yearlong battle with...
Dec 8, 1999 · Robert A. Swanson, who co-founded Genentech Inc. and is considered the father of the biotechnology industry, died Monday at his home in Hillsborough, Calif., after a yearlong battle with...
Robert Swanson co-founded Genentech, the first biotechnology company to produce gene-splicing pharmaceuticals. He received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1999 for his vision and contributions to the field of recombinant DNA.
