NuvOx Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Tucson, Arizona that is developing a first-in-class oxygen therapeutic to treat life-threatening diseases where hypoxia plays a role. Over 30 animal studies have shown therapeutic effect in seven different indications. Phase Ib/II clinical trials in stroke and oncology demonstrated safety and evidence of efficacy, and the company is preparing to run a Phase IIa trial in COVID-19 patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF). *Cover photo painting by Diane Fairfield