Press Releases April 8, 2026 08:00 PM

Unicycive Therapeutics to Present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

Unicycive Therapeutics to Present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

By Hana Yamamoto UNCY
Unicycive Therapeutics to Present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
UNCY

Unicycive Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on kidney disease treatments, announced that CEO Shalabh Gupta will present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 15, 2026. The company is developing oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binder under FDA review for hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients, and UNI-494, intended for acute kidney injury conditions, which has orphan drug designation for preventing delayed graft function in kidney transplant patients.

Key Points

  • Unicycive’s lead drug, oxylanthanum carbonate, is currently under FDA review for treating hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis.
  • The company’s second drug candidate, UNI-494, has orphan drug designation for preventing delayed graft function in kidney transplant patients and has completed Phase 1 safety studies.
  • CEO Shalabh Gupta will present at a major healthcare investor conference, increasing visibility for Unicycive's clinical programs and pipeline.
  • The announcement impacts the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, particularly companies focused on kidney disease and renal therapeutics.

LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease (the “Company” or “Unicycive”), today announced that Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. ET.

A link to the live and archived webcast may be accessed on the Unicycive website under the Investors section: Events and Presentations.

About Unicycive Therapeutics

Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Investor Contact:

Kevin Gardner
LifeSci Advisors
[email protected]

Media Contact:

Layne Litsinger
Real Chemistry
[email protected]

SOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.


Risks

  • FDA approval for oxylanthanum carbonate is pending and uncertain, which is critical for future commercial success.
  • UNI-494 is still in early clinical development, with risks related to efficacy, safety, and regulatory approval timelines.
  • Market and investor reactions to the conference presentation are uncertain and may not translate into immediate stock price appreciation, impacting biotech sector sentiment.

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