Robert A. Swanson (1947–1999) was a venture capitalist who cofounded the biotechnology giant Genentech in 1976 with Herbert Boyer. Genentech is a pioneer in the field, and it remains one of the leading biotech companies in the world.
He held an B.S. degree in Chemistry from MIT as well as a Master's degree in Management (M.B.A.) from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Both degrees were conferred in 1970.
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Date of birth:
- 1947
Date of death:
- 1999 (age 52 years)
Also known as:
- Robert Swanson
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