Osivax, a biopharmaceutical company developing vaccines to provide broad-spectrum protection against highly mutating infectious viruses and diseases, announced today the appointment of Dr. Nicola Groth, MD, PhD to its executive committee as Chief Medical Officer. She brings over 25 years of experience in vaccine development with considerable expertise in influenza vaccines, from early-stage clinical development to approval and post-marketing commitments. Dr. Groth joins Osivax as the company advances the development of its lead candidate, OVX836, a best-in-class broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidate currently being evaluated in several Phase 2 clinical trials. Dr. Groth takes over from Dr. Willems, whose contribution has been instrumental in advancing Osivax’ clinical strategy.