Duane L. James

Alere, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer and professional medical diagnostic products. It operates through the following segments: Professional Diagnostics, Consumer Diagnostics, and Other Non-Reportable. The Professional Diagnostics segment includes an array of diagnostic test products and other in vitro diagnostic tests. The Consumer Diagnostics segment consists of manufacturing operations. The Other Non-Reportable segment includes Alere Home Monitoring, which distributes PT and INR coagulation; monitors and facilitates the distribution of equipment; and supplies to power and control customers' implanted ventricular assist devices and VADs. It also provides telemonitoring services that allow VAD coordinators to monitor patients soon after discharge and receive alerts when critical patient values fall outside pre-established ranges. The company was founded by Ronald Zwanziger on May 11, 2001 and is headquartered in Abbott Park, IL.

Expressive Constructs, Inc. researches and develops antibody detection technologies. The company's products include diagnostic sensor for urinary tract infections and wound care systems that provide warning of emergent infections and promote healing. It was founded by Mitch Sanders in 1998 and is headquartered in Worcester, MA.

Aquila Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. developed and manufactured products for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The company was headquartered in Farmingham, MA.

Inverness Medical Technology, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products for diabetes and for women through its retail distribution networks. The company was incorporated in September 9, 1992 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.