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Ian Gilson
Ian Gilson, Ph.D., CFA, joined Zacks Investment Research, Inc. in 2006 as a Senior Analyst covering the graphics display industry as well as some special situations. His current coverage includes several microcap companies in the clean tech, energy and technology sectors. He has 20 years of experience as a sellside Analyst who covers small and microcap companies. His buy-side experience includes three years as a Money Manager with Manning & Napier and 13 years with Harris Trust and Savings Bank as an Analyst and Money Manager. Dr. Gilson is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst — CFA — designation and had NASD series 7, 63 and 87 licenses. Profile
TWST: What is your coverage?

Dr. Gilson: I am a Special Situation Analyst for Zacks Small-Cap Research. I cover those companies that do not fit within general classifications, although