Latest Genetic Diseases News

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PYC Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003, targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease, aiming to establish safety and efficacy markers ahead of registrational studies.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
7 May 2026
PYC Therapeutics presented Phase 1/2 data at ARVO 2026 showing encouraging safety and efficacy signals for its RNA therapies targeting rare genetic eye diseases Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 and Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
4 May 2026
PYC Therapeutics fortified its balance sheet by $600 million and progressed key RNA therapeutic trials in Q1 2026, setting the stage for pivotal clinical data and regulatory submissions.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
28 Apr 2026
PYC Therapeutics has gained Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency for its VP-001 candidate targeting Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11, enhancing its regulatory and commercial pathway in Europe.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
27 Apr 2026
PYC Therapeutics has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising approximately $47 million at $1.50 per new share with a 40% take-up rate. New shares are set to begin trading on the ASX from 9 March 2026.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
4 Mar 2026
PYC Therapeutics reported a narrowed half-year loss of $22.8 million while progressing four RNA drug candidates through clinical stages. The company announced a major $653 million capital raising to extend its cash runway to 2030 and support ongoing development.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
23 Feb 2026
PYC Therapeutics has initiated a substantial capital raising effort, aiming to secure up to A$653 million to propel its four RNA therapeutic candidates through critical clinical milestones. The retail entitlement offer opens today, following a successful institutional placement.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
9 Feb 2026
PYC Therapeutics has successfully closed a $537 million institutional placement and entitlement offer, positioning the company to raise at least $600 million to advance its RNA-based therapies targeting genetic diseases.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
4 Feb 2026
PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$653 million capital raising to fund the clinical advancement of four RNA-based drug candidates targeting genetic diseases with significant unmet needs. The raise extends the company’s cash runway to 2030, supporting key clinical milestones and a transition to commercialisation.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
2 Feb 2026
PYC Therapeutics has launched a substantial $653 million equity raise to fund clinical trials for four promising drug candidates targeting genetic diseases. This capital injection aims to advance the company’s pipeline through critical human efficacy milestones.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
2 Feb 2026
PYC Therapeutics has reported significant progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting rare genetic diseases, supported by a strong cash position of $121 million at the end of 2025. Key clinical milestones and regulatory plans set the stage for upcoming trial readouts and potential market entry.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
23 Jan 2026
PYC Therapeutics reports positive safety outcomes from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, a promising treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease. The drug was well tolerated in healthy volunteers, paving the way for patient dosing and further trials.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
19 Dec 2025