The next exchange they could uplist to would still be an OTC exchange...And FWIW all exchanges have traders/flippers. Although higher exchanges are better watched for manipulation and illegal activity the OTC/Pink sheet markets will always fly under the radar.
I wonder if we could take up a collection plate and gather the 250K needed to uplist. Heck, I would not be opposed if Sarissa chose to issue 2.5-3 million of their authorized shares to raise the capital to do the uplisting. That is how important I think it is if the company wants to improve shareholder value. Quick fix or not, it needs to get done.