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Genflow BiosciencesAnnouncement

19/01/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 3187P  Genflow Biosciences PLC  19 January 2026

 

 

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Genflow Biosciences Plc

 

Genflow Appoints a New Chairman to Accelerate Corporate and R&D Expansion

 

Genflow Biosciences Plc (LSE:GENF) (OTCQB:GENFF) ("Genflow" or the "Company"),
a leading European-based biotechnology company focusing on gene therapies for
age-related diseases, is pleased to announce a significant appointment to its
Board of Directors, marking an important step in the Company's strategic
evolution.

 

Mr. Gad Berdugo, MSc Eng., MBA, has joined the Board with immediate effect and
will assume the role of Independent Non-Executive Chairman, providing
leadership as Genflow focuses on advancing its gene-therapy programs. Mrs.
Tamara Joseph will continue to serve as a Director, ensuring continuity and
maintaining strong governance.

 

Mr. Berdugo brings over 30 years' of leadership experience spanning global
business and corporate development, U.S. capital markets, and company
building. He has a proven record of driving strategic partnerships, securing
capital, and scaling both private and public development-stage biotechnology
companies.

 

Currently, Mr. Berdugo is the Managing Partner of Explorium Capital LLC, a
U.S.-based strategic and financial advisory firm focusing on the global
biotechnology sector.  His most recent roles include:

 

·      Co-Founder & CEO, EpiVax Oncology

·      Vice-Chairman of the Board, Evexta Bio

·      Chief Business Officer, Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT)

·      Chief Business Officer, Nutcracker Therapeutics

 

He began his international career at Abbott Labs and Baxter, later becoming
Life Sciences Sector Leader at Lazard Asset Management.

 

Mr. Berdugo also brings deep technical and market expertise in RNA-based
therapeutics, including lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery, development, and
manufacturing. This background will support Genflow as it advances its
scientific platform, evaluates delivery technologies, and explores
next-generation therapeutic approaches. His appointment further strengthens
the Company's presence in the United States and expands its capacity for
global engagement.

 

He does not own any shares in the Company.

 

Dr. Eric Leire, Chief Executive Officer of Genflow, commented: "We are
delighted to welcome Mr. Berdugo as Independent Non-Executive Chairman. His
expertise in strategy, partnerships and financing as well as his deep
experience with RNA-LNP technologies will be instrumental as we accelerate our
programs and expand our global reach. We are equally pleased that Mrs. Tamara
Joseph will continue her service on the Board, contributing her invaluable
leadership, legal and governance expertise."

Gad Berdugo added: "I am excited to join Genflow as the company is progressing
to the next new phase of development, with key data readouts expected in 2026,
strengthened intellectual property, and a sharpened strategic focus on
high-potential programs. I look forward to working with the talented team and
board to advance these innovative gene therapies, this is an ideal moment to
contribute my expertise and help drive Genflow, and deliver long-term value
for shareholders and patients."

 

Contacts

 Genflow Biosciences  Harbor Access
 Dr Eric Leire, CEO   Jonathan Paterson, Investor Relations
 +32-477-495-881      +1 475 477 9401
                      Jonathan.Paterson@Harbor-access.com

 

About Genflow Biosciences

 

Founded in 2020, Genflow Biosciences Plc. (LSE:GENF) (OTCQB:GENFF), a
biotechnology company headquartered in the UK with R&D facilities in
Belgium, is pioneering gene therapies to decelerate the aging process, with
the goal of promoting longer and healthier lives while mitigating the
financial, emotional, and social impacts of a fast-growing aging global
population. Genflow's lead compound, GF-1002, works through the delivery of a
centenarian variant of the SIRT6 gene which has yielded promising results.
Genflow's 12-month proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating their
SIRT6-centenarian gene therapy in aged dogs began in March 2025. Other
programs planned include a clinical trial that will explore the potential
benefits of GF-1002 in treating MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated
Steatohepatitis), the most prevalent chronic liver disease for which there are
no effective treatments. Please visit www.genflowbio.com
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