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Our Leadership

As the founders of the biotechnology industry, our goal is to use the power of genetic engineering and advanced technologies to make medicines that address unmet medical needs, and help millions of people worldwide.

  • In The Beginning

    Our founders, Herb Boyer and Bob Swanson conceived of Genentech over a friendly drink.

  • The First Board of Directors

  • The Birthplace of Biotechnology

    After we chose to locate in South San Francisco, the area became the heart of the biotech industry.

  • Herb Boyer, Founder

  • Robert Swanson, Founder

Double Helix Medal

Art Levinson was awarded the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Double Helix Medal for his positive impact on human health by raising awareness and funds for biomedical research.

2012 Most Admired CEO

Ian Clark was selected as the San Francisco Business Times 2012 Most Admired CEO in the Public Companies category.

Innovation in Action

As the first biotechnology company, Genentech is an industry leader with an impressive history of firsts in medicine.

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The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."
” – Isaac Asimov
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