What do you get if you mix Angelina Jolie with Bill Clinton and Bill Gates at the annual summit of the rich, famous and powerful in the snowy Alps? A discussion with the presidents of South Africa and Nigeria on reducing poverty and fighting AIDS. Bono and Richard Gere are among the other celebrities drawn to the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the chance to rub shoulders with government and business leaders at the five-day World Economic Forum beginning today. Discussions range from topics such as the world economy to more self-centered themes such as “knowing your own mind.”
ICOS to sponsor bass-fishing circuit
The makers of Cialis has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with BASS, the bass fishing industry group, making the erectile dysfunction drug the presenting sponsor of ESPN2’s “Bassmaster University.” Bothell-based ICOS Corp. and Eli Lilly &Co. said they also will sponsor fan tents at bass-fishing tournaments and events. The companies have a similar sponsorship with the Professional Golfers’ Association.
Lumera to sell analysis chips
Lumera Corp. plans to make and sell DNA and protein analysis chips known as microarrays, the Bothell company announced Tuesday. Lumera, a recent spinoff of Microvision Inc., plans to combine technology acquired from Helix Biopharma with its own microarray technology in the new products. Mukilteo-based CombiMatrix Corp. also specializes in microarrays.
FDA approves SonoSite plan
Bothell-based SonoSite Inc. recently received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its third-generation ultrasound technology. The company revealed the news this week, and added that it plans to beginning incorporating the new technology into its hand-held ultrasound devices by summer.
Correction
David Harrell is innovation research director at Mukilteo’s Pro-Tech Services Inc., a maker of sleep lab equipment. His first name was incorrect in a story on Page C4 in Tuesday’s Business section.
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