Latest Polycystic Kidney Disease News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its clinical trial for PYC-003, an RNA therapy targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease. This milestone moves the drug closer to pivotal Phase 2/3 trials.

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

Vectus Biosystems has agreed to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics for US$3 million in shares and warrants, gaining a strategic equity position while refocusing on its cardiovascular and fibrosis pipeline.

PYC Therapeutics announces the resignation of CEO Dr Rohan Hockings, appointing Chairman Alan Tribe as interim Managing Director while searching for a permanent replacement.

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 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.