John Griffin

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.

Health Care Volunteers International operates a humanitarian organization that promotes the health and well-being of underserved individuals. The private company is based in Washington.

Cynosure LLC engages in the development and manufacture of light-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems. Its treatment applications are used for hair removal, skin revitalization, scar reduction, gynaecological health, and body contouring and related activities. The company was founded on July 10, 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, MA.

Covidien Holding, Inc. manufactures and supplies healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. It offers medical devices, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to hospitals, long-term care and alternate care facilities, doctors’ offices and in the home. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Cytyc Corp. manufactures and markets medical diagnostic applications. The company is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Health Beacons, Inc. provides radio frequency technology services to improve healthconditions. Its products include virtual hookwire RFID tags, sterilized syringe delivery system, and tagfinder and reader. The company was founded by Murray Reicher and Robert Petcavich and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.