Healthcare >> Analyst Interviews >> January 13, 2000

Life Sciences Companies : Robert Olan – Chase H&q

ROBERT OLAN joined Chase H&Q in 1994 and covers the life science technology sector. Companies under coverage include Applied Biosystems, Affymetrix, Discovery Partners, Genencor, Symyx and several others. Prior to this, he was a research associate and associate analyst in the emerging pharmaceutical and drug delivery sectors. He received a BA in Economics from Cornell University. Profile
TWST: To begin, define the term 'life sciences.'

Mr. Olan: As we look at it, life sciences companies in general are

looking to biology and organic chemistry for new product