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    About

    In 2009, two physician-researchers, Dr. Erwan L’Her (head of the intensive care unit and INSERM researcher at the University Hospital of Brest) and Dr. François Lellouche (intensivist and researcher at the QHLI) joined forces after a clinical research project to develop a device to automate the administration of oxygen therapy. They founded OxyNov Inc to focus entirely on developing the FreeO2 device, thus improving the application of this treatment on a daily basis.

    OxyNov started up at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute (QHLI) with the support of all pulmonologists. The team was aware of the daily challenge that applying the clinical recommendations represented for healthcare staff and firmly believed in the medical benefits of the solution.

    Prototype developed at Laval University; OxyNov founded by Dr. Erwan L’Her and Dr. François Lellouche

    Prototype developed further

    Commercial device finalized

    CE marking obtained

    Device approved by Health Canada

    FreeO2 enters the spotlight due to the pandemic

    Press conference held with the QHLI and the City of Quebec to present FreeO2 to the general public

    Mission

    Our mission is to overcome the current limitations of respiratory care and change clinical practice to improve the safety and quality of life of patients and optimize care in a context of an increasing number of patients and of hospitalization cost control. We are and will remain pioneers in oxygen therapy.

    Vision

    Provide powerful, innovative, and cutting-edge technology to advance oxygen therapy by preventing hyperoxia and hypoxemia and significantly improving cardiopulmonary monitoring in patients.


    Values

    Work with integrity by actively listening to patients and healthcare professionals and creating a culture of innovation that allows us to remain pioneers in reimagined, improved oxygen therapy.


    OUR MANAGEMENT

    Patrice Allibert has been the CEO of OxyNov since March 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and microbiology and has more than 35 years of experience in four major biotechnology companies. He is the former CEO of GenePOC, a company that has since been acquired by Meridian BioSciences. Patrice began his career with bioMérieux in Lyon, France. He was Vice President R&D and Strategic Innovation for Molecular Infectious Diseases at Becton Dickinson in Québec City, where he developed and launched multiple diagnostic tests for hospital-acquired infections. He was also involved in the launch of multiple new vaccines in animal health with Merial in Athens, GA.

    Patrice Allibert, PhD

    President & CEO

    Jasmin Lavoie joined OxyNov in June 2020. Jasmin is a respiratory therapist whose credentials include Inh., RRT, an MBA, and a master’s degree in executive management. He is also a strategic medical and commercialization consultant through his private management company. He has more than 26 years of experience in medical industries with national and multinational companies and manufacturers. He also has strong clinical experience in hospital care, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care, as well as the emergency room, operating room, and respiratory ward. Over the years, he specialized in medical equipment commercialization and sales, clinical training, product launch, and marketing.

    Jasmin Lavoie

    VP BD & Marketing

    Jean L. Côté joined OxyNov in April 2020. Jean L. Côté, P. Eng., holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Laval University, is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, and has more than 35 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. He held positions in variousCanadian and American corporations: Bose, Teknion, BD, GenePOC, and OxyNov. Over the course of his career in the office furniture industry and later in the medical device industry, he served in all related sectors: plant management, manufacturing engineering, product development, maintenance, continuous improvement, and health and safety. During these years, he developed broad expertise and now acts as a consultant for different companies in medtech.

    Jean L. Côté

    VP Operations

    Since September 2021, Marie-Josée has been the CFO of OxyNov, focusing on financing strategy, M&A, and cash management. She is also a strategic finance and governance consultant through her company Evolution CFO Consulting, serving clients mainly in life sciences and manufacturing. Previously, she was CFO at APN and GenePOC and Finance Director at Creaform and Anapharm. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Administration – Accounting. She obtained her Chartered Accountant designation (CPA-CA) in 1998 and began her career at KPMG. Marie-Josée also completed SME governance training with Desjardins Capital's Offensive F program.

    Marie-Josée Paré, CPA

    CFO

    Philippe Martineau is a CPA with 14 years of experience, as well as a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. He has workedas a CPA in many industries, including manufacturing, aviation, entertainment, and medtech for the last 4 years with OxyNov.

    Philippe Martineau, CPA

    Director of finance and administration

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