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Scancell Holdings PLC CEO Phillip L’Huillier joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company’s partnership with the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad to accelerate patient recruitment for its SCOPE study evaluating the iSCIB1+ DNA cancer vaccine. L’Huillier described the deal as “a very positive endorsement for Scancell and for the medicines that we are developing,” noting that the therapy is showing promise in delivering long-term immune control in advanced melanoma patients. The NHS collaboration enables hospitals to more quickly access and offer the iSCIB1+ therapy as part of the trial, making Scancell the first UK company to partner with the platform and the first to offer a DNA cancer vaccine through it. He explained that the vaccine is given alongside checkpoint inhibitors, currently standard care, to boost response rates and prolong efficacy, especially where standard therapy alone sees limited, short-lived results. L’Huillier confirmed multiple SCOPE study data readouts are expected in 2025, with a larger development phase targeted for 2026. The company is also progressing its Modi-1 peptide vaccine and aims to further develop its GlyMab antibody platform, including the SC134 programme for small cell lung cancer. L’Huillier said his CEO priorities include sticking to development timelines, building strategic partnerships, and preparing the organisation for future phases. For more exclusive biotech interviews, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future updates. #Scancell #CancerVaccine #BiotechNews #iSCIB1 #MelanomaResearch #NHSPartnership #DNAImmunotherapy #Modi1 #ClinicalTrials #OncologyInnovation #InvestorUpdate #ProactiveInvestors

Helix Exploration PLC CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s development progress at its Rudyard project in Montana. Sears said the company is “progressing nicely” with the Linda #1 well and is on track to begin producing helium by the end of summer. He pointed to strong early results from both Darwin #1 and the acquisition of the Weil #1 well, expressing optimism about long-term production capacity. He described Rudyard as “quite large relative to our peers,” adding that it may support up to 20 wells—substantially more than originally anticipated. This scale opens the potential for on-site helium liquefaction, with HeLIX already acquiring 20 acres in preparation. Sears referenced a 1977 US Bureau of Mines study that estimated the field's potential at 2.60 billion cubic feet of helium. With new drilling data, including from Linda #1 and re-perforated Weil #1, the company expects to significantly update resource estimates. The company anticipates up to 4 billion cubic feet of recoverable helium, which Sears noted could make Helix one of the largest helium producers in the US. Sears also confirmed ongoing discussions with off-takers and potential interest in geological hydrogen from deeper zones. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future updates. #HeLIXExploration #HeliumProduction #NaturalGas #RudyardField #BoSears #MontanaEnergy #EnergyExploration #HydrogenExploration #ProactiveInvestors #USHeliumMarket

European Green Transition PLC (AIM:EGT) founder and non-executive chairman Cathal Friel talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about his formal move into the non-executive chairman role and the company’s strategy going forward. Friel shared how European Green Transition (EGT) aims to build value by acquiring distressed yet revenue-generating assets, a model he has successfully applied with previous companies such as Amryt Pharma and hVIVO. “Our model going forward is to acquire low-priced, distressed, good value assets, bolt them together,” he said, emphasising the need for revenue-generating components or the capacity to make acquisitions profitable from day one. He reflected on EGT’s IPO in April 2024 and his transition from other responsibilities, including his long tenure with hVIVO. With that chapter closed, he now brings more focus to EGT’s growth. Friel confirmed that the company still holds the majority of the £6.5 million raised, having only used a small portion on its rare earth asset in Sweden. Monetising that asset remains a priority. EGT's strategy continues to centre on small teams, tight cost control, and targeting multi-fold returns over a 24-month horizon. “I’ll be very careful of [the shareholders’] cash. It’s like mine,” Friel added. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an update. #CathalFriel #EuropeanGreenTransition #EGT #RareEarths #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmallCapInvesting #GreenEconomy #MiningInvestment #ShareholderValue #hVIVO #AmrytPharma #IPO

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive about the company’s new strategic partnership with US-based Heureka Labs, a spinoff of Duke University, to enhance its gene therapy research using AI technology. Leire said: “Every biotech in gene therapy should have an AI component. If you don't have that, you miss a critical tool to unlock value for your shareholders.” He stressed the need for a multi-omics approach—genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic—to better understand gene expression and drug response, which traditional analysis methods struggle to fully capture. The partnership with Heureka Labs, which integrates deep AI and biological expertise, will initially support Genflow’s lead candidate, GF-1002, a SIRT-6 gene therapy targeting MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis). AI will help the company analyse complex preclinical data, including insights from nearly 700 mice tested, to understand mechanisms of action and identify likely responders—crucial in discussions with regulators such as the FDA and EMA. Leire also emphasised that the collaboration is scalable across Genflow’s pipeline, helping unlock synergies between programmes in liver, muscle, and eye diseases. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #GenflowBiosciences #GeneTherapy #AIinBiotech #BiotechNews #MASH #SIRT6 #HeurekaLabs #DrugDevelopment #MultiOmics #BiotechPartnership #FDA #EMA #PreclinicalResearch