Voyager Reports Positive Topline Data for Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Trial of Anti-Tau Antibody VY7523 and Initiates Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Trial in Alzheimer's Disease

Core Insights - Voyager Therapeutics announced positive topline data from the single ascending dose (SAD) trial of VY7523, an investigational anti-tau antibody for Alzheimer's disease, demonstrating safety, tolerability, and dose-proportional pharmacokinetics [1][2][4] - The company has initiated a multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial of VY7523 in early Alzheimer's patients, with initial tau PET imaging data expected in the second half of 2026 [1][3][4] Company Overview - Voyager Therapeutics is focused on advancing neurogenetic medicines, particularly targeting neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's [6][7] - The company utilizes its TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform to develop genetic medicines with high brain penetration [6][7] Alzheimer's Disease Context - Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 7 million people in the U.S. and up to 416 million globally, leading to significant memory loss and cognitive decline [5] - The total cost of caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias in the U.S. was estimated at $345 billion in 2023 [5]