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Nyxoah Appoints Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer

Key Takeaway: Nyxoah SA has appointed Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Boon, a dual board-certified specialist in otolaryngology and sleep medicine, will continue his role as a professor at Thomas Jefferson University while leading Nyxoah's efforts to commercialize its innovative Genio system for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The appointment comes as Nyxoah prepares to enter the U.S. market, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes in sleep disordered breathing.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of a highly qualified expert, Dr. Maurits S. Boon, as CMO.
  • Dr. Boon brings extensive experience in hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy.
  • Nyxoah aims to make impactful advancements in treating obstructive sleep apnea.

Full Press Release Details

Nyxoah Appoints Dr. Maurits
S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Nyxoah Appoints Dr. Maurits
S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium -
April 11, 2024, 10:30pm CET / 4:30pm ET - Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) ("Nyxoah" or the "Company"),
a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(OSA), today announced the appointment of Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD as Chief Medical Officer.
Nyxoah from the Thomas Jefferson University, where he will continue part time as a professor and Vice Chairman, Education. He is dual
board-certified in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, as well as sleep medicine. Dr. Boon is one of two sleep surgeons
with Jefferson Health to pioneer the use of hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy (HGNS) and is internationally recognized as one of
the most experienced surgeons performing HGNS procedures. He has lectured worldwide on obstructive sleep apnea, has numerous publications
and is co-editor of the first book on HGNS.
an academic physician who has dedicated my professional career to the care of patients with sleep disordered breathing, I was privileged
to participate in the DREAM U.S. pivotal trial. I was initially impressed by the results I saw in my patients and then equally impressed
by the data that were recently reported. As such, I am honored to have been offered a position to join Nyxoah at such an exciting
time. Bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation with Genio has tremendous potential and I am thrilled to work with their talented team
to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with obstructive sleep apnea," commented Dr. Boon.
could not be more excited to have Dr. Boon join Nyxoah. He is one of the pioneers in hypoglossal nerve stimulation and his decision
to become Nyxoah's Chief Medical Officer reflects Genio's ability to improve the lives of OSA patients," commented
Olivier Taelman, Chief Executive Officer. "Dr. Boon will play a critical role as we prepare to enter the U.S. market and achieve
our mission of making sleep simple again."
Nyxoah is a medical technology company
focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah's lead
solution is the Genio system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world's
most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah
is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.
For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.
Caution - CE marked since
2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements, beliefs and opinions
in this press release are forward-looking, which reflect the Company's or, as appropriate, the Company directors' or managements' current
expectations regarding the Genio system; planned and ongoing clinical studies of the Genio system; the potential advantages
of the Genio system; Nyxoah's goals with respect to the development, regulatory pathway and potential use of the Genio
system; the utility of clinical data in potentially obtaining FDA approval of the Genio system; and the Company's results of operations,
financial condition, liquidity, performance, prospects, growth and strategies. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a
number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors could adversely affect the
outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. Additionally, these risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report
on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on
March 20, 2024, and subsequent reports that the Company files with the SEC. A multitude of factors including, but not limited to,
changes in demand, competition and technology, can cause actual events, performance or results to differ significantly from any anticipated
development. Forward looking statements contained in this press release regarding past trends or activities are not guarantees of future
performance and should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. In addition, even
if actual results or developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or
developments may not be indicative of results or developments in future periods. No representations and warranties are made as to the
accuracy or fairness of such forward-looking statements. As a result, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to
release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements in this press release as a result of any change in expectations or
any change in events, conditions, assumptions or circumstances on which these forward-looking statements are based, except if specifically
required to do so by law or regulation. Neither the Company nor its advisers or representatives nor any of its subsidiary undertakings
or any such person's officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors
nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or
the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this press release.
David DeMartino, Chief Strategy Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new Chief Medical Officer at Nyxoah?

Dr. Maurits S. Boon, MD, has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer.

What expertise does Dr. Boon bring to Nyxoah?

Dr. Boon is dual board-certified in otolaryngology and sleep medicine.

What is Nyxoah's focus in medical technology?

Nyxoah develops solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

What is the Genio system?

The Genio system is a leadless, battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy.

What is Nyxoah's goal for OSA patients?

Nyxoah aims for OSA patients to enjoy restful nights and fully live their lives.

Last updated: Apr 11, 2024