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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.

PYC Therapeutics has gained FDA alignment on the design of its pivotal Phase 2/3 trial for VP-001, a promising treatment for the rare childhood blindness RP11. The regulator accepted the trial’s sham control arm and primary endpoints, setting the stage for a critical next step toward drug approval.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to increase dosing in its clinical trial for a novel treatment targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare blinding genetic disease. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of PYC-001, a first-in-class RNA therapy.

PYC Therapeutics has secured approval to escalate dosing in its Phase 1a trial of PYC-003 for Polycystic Kidney Disease, moving closer to patient dosing later this year.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.