Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM:SCLP, OTC:SCNLF) 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.
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