BlueOcean NutraSciences Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Marvin Heuer to BlueOcean’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective January 18, 2017. Marvin Heuer, M.D., is the founder and Chief Executive of Heuer M.D. Research Inc. Dr. Heuer is an internationally accomplished medical research physician and executive with more than 30 years’ experience in international and domestic clinical research, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical development. Along with the practice of medicine for over 40 years, Dr. Heuer has served as Chief Science Officer for Iovate Health Sciences International, Vice President of Clinical Research, IntegraMed America, Vice President & Director Worldwide of Research and Development, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (now GlaxoSmithKline), Vice President of Research and Development, Wallace Laboratories (now Meda AB), and Vice President & Medical Director Worldwide, Ayerst Laboratories (now Pfizer). Dr. Heuer’s significant experience in R&D, regulatory and operations will provide invaluable insight for BlueOcean’s retail portfolio expansion. Dr. Heuer’s appointment is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.