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Gen-Probe Inc. (GPRO)At 4:00PM ET: 42.42  Up 0.02 (0.05%)  
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Gen-Probe Inc.
10210 Genetic Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
United States - Map
Phone: 858-410-8000
Fax: 858-410-8625
Web Site: http://www.gen-probe.com

DETAILS 
Index Membership:S&P 400 MidCap
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Sector:Services
Industry:Research Services
Full Time Employees:991

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
Gen-Probe Incorporated develops, manufactures, and markets nucleic acid probe-based products used for the clinical diagnosis of human diseases, and for screening donated human blood in North America and internationally. The company develops nucleic acid testing that enables detection of microorganisms. It markets a portfolio of products that use technologies to detect various infectious microorganisms, including those causing sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, strep throat, pneumonia, and fungal infections. The company also offers blood screening products for the simultaneous detection of human immunodeficiency virus (type 1), hepatitis C virus, and procleix west nile virus. In addition, it sells TIGRIS instrument that enables blood collection centers to test donors’ blood. Further, the company develops and manufactures nucleic acid probe-based products for the detection of harmful organisms in the environment and in industrial processes. It markets and sells its clinical diagnostic products through distributors and direct sales force, as well as other products through collaborative partners. The company’s customers include reference laboratories, public health institutions, and hospitals. It has a collaboration agreement with Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. for the research, development, and manufacturing of its blood screening products. Gen-Probe Incorporated was founded in 1983 and is based in San Diego, California.
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    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
    Gen-Probe Inc.'s Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ®) as of 6-Nov-09 is better than 63.1% of S&P 400 companies and 84.9% of Health Care Equipment & Services companies.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. Carl W. Hull , 50
    Chief Exec. Officer, Pres
    $ 924.00K $ 0
    Mr. Herm Rosenman M.B.A., C.P.A., 61
    Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Sr. VP of Fin.
    $ 472.00K $ 864.00K
    Mr. R. William Bowen , 56
    Sr. VP, Sec. and Gen. Counsel
    $ 480.00K $ 201.00K
    Dr. Daniel L. Kacian Ph.D, M.D, 63
    Chief Scientist and Exec. VP
    $ 563.00K $ 0
    Mr. Ben Matzilevich ,
    Pres
    N/A N/A
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-08 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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