"We're pleased and proud that a society dedicated to advancing women's careers in health care has recognized Kim as its 2008 Woman of the Year," said Randy Scott, Ph.D., chairman and CEO of Genomic Health. "Kim is a passionate and accomplished leader who consistently puts the needs of patients first, while inspiring women in our company and throughout the health care industry. She truly is a role model for us all."
Women Health Care Executives of Northern California (WHCE) is a dynamic community of women health care professionals in the Bay Area, who encourage and inspire each other throughout the development of their careers. For more information about WHCE and Woman of the Year, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://www.whce.net or contact Kimberly A. Read at 510-991-6748.
Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX), is a life science company focused on the development and commercialization of genomic-based clinical laboratory services for cancer that allow physicians and patients to make individualized treatment decisions. In 2004, Genomic Health launched its first test, Oncotype D(R), which has been shown to predict the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence and the likelihood of chemotherapy benefit in a large portion of early-stage breast cancer patients. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in Redwood City, California. For more information, please visit http://www.genomichealth.com.
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