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PYC Therapeutics reports sustained vision improvements in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 treated with VP-001, showing promising safety and efficacy up to 18 months. The company plans to engage the FDA in early 2026 to finalize pivotal trial design.

PYC Therapeutics has reported significant progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, alongside a strong cash runway supporting ongoing development.

PYC Therapeutics has kicked off a global Phase 1b repeat dose study of its investigational drug PYC-001 targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare genetic eye disease with no current treatments. Initial dosing has begun, with key data expected in the second half of 2026.

PYC Therapeutics has reported encouraging pre-clinical results for its RNA therapy candidate PYC-002 targeting Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, supporting plans to enter human trials in 2026. The data demonstrate safety, brain distribution, and gene expression restoration in key disease regions.

PYC Therapeutics has reported positive safety outcomes from its Phase 1 trial of PYC-001 for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, paving the way for a global Phase 1/2 study later this year.

PYC Therapeutics has completed dosing in its Phase 1 study of PYC-001 for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, showing strong safety and early signs of improved vision. The company plans to launch a global Phase 1/2 trial later this year.

PYC Therapeutics has reported promising safety data from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, an RNA therapy targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease. The findings, presented at the ANZSN conference, highlight the drug’s tolerability in healthy volunteers, paving the way for further clinical development.

PYC Therapeutics reported a 14.5% rise in income to AUD 26.17 million for FY2025 alongside a 33.3% increase in net loss, while increasing its stake in Vision Pharma to 97.1%. The auditor flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

PYC Therapeutics has escalated dosing to the highest level in its Phase 1a trial of PYC-003 and begun dosing patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, marking key progress toward regulatory milestones.

PYC Therapeutics reports solid progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, backed by a strong cash position extending runway beyond 2027.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its PYC-003 clinical trial and will soon begin dosing patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, marking a pivotal step forward.

PYC Therapeutics has announced promising pre-clinical results for its RNA-based drug candidate PYC-002, targeting the genetic root of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, with clinical trials expected to begin in 2026.