Sean Tucker

Vaxart, Inc. develops technology for oral vaccination against infectious agents. Its products in pipeline include H1N1 seasonal influenza vaccine and oral H5N1 avian influenza vaccine. The firm develops oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary oral vaccine delivery platform. The company was founded by Sean N. Tucker in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Genteric, Inc. develops revolutionary therapeutic protein delivery technology. It is a biotech company formed to commercialize several proprietary technology platforms that harness the body's own protein production and distribution system. Genteric proprietary technology captures natural protein manufacturing capability for therapeutic benefit. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Systemix, Inc. develops cell-based gene therapies for diseases. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman, Leroy E. Hood. Systemix was acquired by Novartis AG on February 14, 1997 for $75.90 million.

The Dow Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, plastics, industrial and agricultural products. It serves agriculture, automotive, building and construction, consumer, electronic materials, infrastructure, packaging, product finder and product safety industries. The company was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.