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16. William Haseltine
Human Genome Sciences CEO

William Haseltine, 57, combines a passion for scientific exploration and a talent for directing researchers toward practical and profitable products. By investigating the genes most relevant to pharmaceutical research, Human Genome Sciences is transforming itself into the world's first genomics-based pharmaceutical behemoth. It already has six drugs in clinical trials, for diseases including lupus, colitis and several chemotherapy- induced ailments. Haseltine's approach to decoding the genome promises to bring biotech's benefits more quickly to patients and shareholders alike.

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Company Web Site: www.hgsi.com

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