Can you believe that it was 170 years ago that the 1849 Gold Rush brought over 300,000 people to California in search of, well, improving their fortunes? Fast forward to present day, and there is a new type of “gold” rush in the Bay Area; however, this time, the gold is disguised as world class pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and they are working hard to improve the fortunes of others, namely, patients! Just like there was groundbreaking technology developed during those