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Robert A. Swanson | |
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 Robert A. Swanson | |
| Born | 1947 United States |
| Died | 6 December 1999 (aged 51–52) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Genentech, Biotechnology, Venture Capital |
| Spouse | Judy (m. 1980) |
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.
Swanson graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He completed a B.S. degree in Chemistry as well as a master's degree in Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Both degrees were conferred in 1970.
He is regarded as an instrumental figure in launching the biotechnology revolution. The authors of the book, 1,000 Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men and Women Who Shaped the Millennium ranked Mr. Swanson number 612. Mr. Swanson was inducted into the Junior Achievement U. S. Business Hall of Fame in 2006.[1] He received the 2000 Biotechnology Heritage Award posthumously with Herbert Boyer.[2][3]
On December 6, 1999, he succumbed to glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, at the age of 52.[4]
- ^ Robert Swanson, 52, alumnus who launched biotechnology industry, MIT News Office
- ^ "Biotechnology Heritage Award". Science History Institute. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ Eramian, Dan (29 March 2000). "Genentech Founders Honored As Recipients Of Biotechnology Heritage Award". BIO. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Access : : Nature