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Article: Shaffer, of Signature Genomic Laboratories, Named Top Female CEO.
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- August 20, 2008
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- Inc. magazine ranked Lisa G. Shaffer, President & CEO of Signature Genomic Laboratories, 8th on its list of top female CEOs in the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list was released in conjunction with the magazine's "Inc. 5000," naming the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America; Signature Genomic Laboratories was ranked 114 overall.
Dr. Shaffer co-founded Signature in 2003 with Bassem A. Bejjani, M.D. Dr. Shaffer developed a microarray-based method for detecting submicroscopic segments of missing or extra DNA in individuals with mental retardation and birth defects. Signature opened its doors with three employees ...