Latest Polycystic Kidney Disease News

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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
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
24 Nov 2025
PYC Therapeutics has reported significant progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, alongside a strong cash runway supporting ongoing development.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
27 Oct 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
17 Oct 2025
PYC Therapeutics announces the resignation of CEO Dr Rohan Hockings, appointing Chairman Alan Tribe as interim Managing Director while searching for a permanent replacement.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
17 Sept 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
29 Aug 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
8 Aug 2025
PYC Therapeutics reports solid progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, backed by a strong cash position extending runway beyond 2027.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
21 July 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
7 July 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
11 June 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
26 May 2025
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
17 Feb 2025