Panacea was developed in the late 1970's as the pet project of Harold Hines for his Freakfeet, but it is also the brainchild of Harold Zettler (Pentex board member and Malkavian antitribu), whose interest in medical atrocities dates back to his nights as a Nazi doctor at Auschwitz. The company was officially founded in 1986, and Zettler accquired a controlling share (53%) of Panacea's stock. Hines has a private office here, as does Ben Stillson. An Obertus revenant (Mr. Zygote), may also be found here, scrutinizing the company's financial records and generally lurking about.