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MiCo helps medtech companies, digital health startups, and life science investors to
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make the right strategic moves
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create innovative solutions
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build clinical & economic evidence
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develop credible value propositions
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bring visibility to their products and organization.
MiCo is located in the heart of the Health Valley* (aka Swisslicon Valley) and is proud of its worldwide clinical & research network.
* 700+ Medtech & biotech firms + 2 University hospitals (Lausanne & Geneva) + 1 world-renowned engineering school (EPFL)
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MiCo was founded and is led by Frédéric Michard, MD, PhD
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who trained in Paris and Boston @ MGH-Harvard Medical School
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who co-developed with D Chemla and JL Teboul the Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV), a parameter now displayed on most bedside and hemodynamic monitors
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who demonstrated the value of PPV to guide fluid therapy & to improve the outcome of surgical patients
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who designed graphical displays & visual decision support tools to transform the way physiologic information is delivered to clinicians
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who envisioned the value of pulse contour methods for individualized fluid management & joined Industry to promote this concept worldwide - less complications for patients, less costs for hospitals, double digit growth for industry
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who created the MERCI equation to help hospitals assess the return on investments of medtech innovations
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who founded MiCo SĂ rl in 2016 to actively participate in the digital revolution which is now transforming medicine and physiologic monitoring
Former Chef de Clinique at Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, France
Former Vice President, Global Medical Strategy, at Edwards LifeSciences, a California-based medtech company with >$3B annual revenues
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MiCo is specialized in
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physiologic monitoring (cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic monitoring)
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graphical displays
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the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT),
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and wearable technologies.
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Services provided by MiCo include
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Discovery & Business Development. MiCo helps you identify disruptive technologies that will transform health care and your business.
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Product Development. MiCo helps you develop innovative and differentiated products meeting real clinical needs. MiCo is expert in graphical displays.
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Clinical Evidence. MiCo helps you define your clinical strategy, find the right partners, as well as present and publish your findings in a scientific, comprehensive, and impactful manner.
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Education. MiCo helps you develop customized material (from slide decks to serious games) suitable for both internal and professional audiences.
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Marketing. MiCo helps you to correctly position your products and develop credible value propositions.
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Health Economics. MiCo helps you build models demonstrating the economic value of your products and solutions.
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Communication & Copywriting. MiCo is expert in medical communication and helps you design clear presentations and brochures, with a scientific yet accessible content, and simple, impactful take home messages.
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Visibility. Thanks to its worldwide clinical network and participation in international congresses, MiCo quickly brings visibility to your products and organization.

