Chiron Corporation

Chiron Corporation was an American biotechnology company engaged in biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and blood testing. The company was founded in 1981 by William Rutter. Chiron initially concentrated in the field of ophthalmology. The company expanded through a series of acquisitions and by 2005 it was generating revenue of up to US$ 1.9 billion. Chiron’s products included treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, treatments of lung infections, cancer treatments and the manufacture of the MMR vaccine. Chiron was purchased by Novartis Corporation in 2006.