Vision
To be the leading provider of integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function.

Purpose
To improve human health by enabling our customers to accelerate the collection, analysis, and applicat ion of biological information.

If you're an expert in life sciences, this all makes perfect sense. But many of us aren't. So what does this really mean?

Translation
Illumina develops and manufactures technology that allows researchers to gather, process, and analyze genetic information-LOTS of genetic information-that can be used to study the causes of disease.

For instance, why is one person more likely to develop Type-2 diabetes than another? Why do some people respond favorably to certain cancer-fighting drugs, while others are unaffected? By identifying genetic similarities and differences across genders, age groups, ethnicities, and individuals, we can all gain a better understanding of how to prevent, treat, and cure illness.

Illumina offers the most comprehensive "tool kit" for modern genetic analysis, which includes genotyping, gene expression and sequencing. Our products help scientists answer complex biological questions—at a revolutionary speed and cost.

And we're just getting started.

Awards

As a team, we have a lot to be proud of. And we're always honored when respected organizations recognize the very things that make us tick, like our speed…our innovation-our vision-and our entrepreneurial spirit. We've been acknowledged as:

• 2009's fastest growing technology company in the America by Forbes magazine.
• 2007's fastest growing high-tech company in the U.S. by Forbes magazine.
• Home to Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Product Innovation of the Year for our Infinium whole-genome genotyping.
• A Fast 50 and Fast 500 technology company by Deloitte & Touche in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
• One of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Important Companies in 2000, Top 50 Public Companies Most Likely to Change the World in 2001, and Choice company in 2003.

How does one company achieve so much so fast? It has passionate leadership…leaders committed to sharing their vision and to living Illumina's values. Our leaders are recognized as thought leaders in the industry. They have their finger on the pulse of where we're going.

We consider ourselves lucky. We have the kind of leaders who show a personal commitment to our success. They outwardly demonstrate their commitment to quality and service. And they inspire an innovative spirit among us all.

They've made us the company we are today.

What We Do: Awards

As a team, we have a lot to be proud of. And we're always honored when respected organizations recognize the very things that make us tick, like our speed…our innovation-our vision-and our entrepreneurial spirit. We've been acknowledged as:

• 2009's fastest growing technology company in the America by Forbes magazine.
• 2007's fastest growing high-tech company in the U.S. by Forbes magazine.
• Home to Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Product Innovation of the Year for our Infinium whole-genome genotyping.
• A Fast 50 and Fast 500 technology company by Deloitte & Touche in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
• One of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Important Companies in 2000, Top 50 Public Companies Most Likely to Change the World in 2001, and Choice company in 2003.

How does one company achieve so much so fast? It has passionate leadership…leaders committed to sharing their vision and to living Illumina's values. Our leaders are recognized as thought leaders in the industry. They have their finger on the pulse of where we're going.

We consider ourselves lucky. We have the kind of leaders who show a personal commitment to our success. They outwardly demonstrate their commitment to quality and service. And they inspire an innovative spirit among us all.

They've made us the company we are today.