Oragenics to Participate in SCOPE Summit 2026 Focused on Advancing Clinical Research and Patient Care
Rhea-AI Summary
Oragenics (NYSE American: OGEN) will participate in the SCOPE Summit 2026, Feb 2–5 in Orlando, engaging clinical operations leaders ahead of its planned Phase 2a trial of an intranasal concussion therapeutic in Australia.
The company highlighted its lead candidate ONP-002 and its intranasal delivery platform aimed at targeted, non‑invasive brain delivery for concussion and mild TBI.
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Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
OGEN was up 2.39% while key biotech peers like XBIO (-5.53%) and QNRX (-14.31%) were down, indicating stock-specific dynamics rather than a sector-wide move.
Previous Clinical trial Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | CRO selection | Positive | -2.3% | Named Southern Star Research as CRO for ONP-002 Phase IIa trial. |
| Jul 16 | Manufacturing deal | Positive | +6.0% | Signed GMP manufacturing agreement with Sterling to support ONP-002 trials. |
| May 13 | HREC approval | Positive | +8.9% | Received HREC approval to begin Phase II concussion trial in Australia. |
| Apr 09 | Ethics submission | Positive | +6.7% | Submitted Phase IIa protocol to New Zealand HDEC for ONP-002 trial. |
| Mar 06 | IB submission | Positive | -0.9% | Filed Investigator’s Brochure for Phase II ONP-002 mTBI trial in Australia. |
Clinical-trial news for ONP-002 has more often led to positive price reactions, though there are instances of negative divergence.
Over the last year, Oragenics has advanced ONP-002 through key clinical milestones, from the IB submission in March 2025 to ethics approvals and site selections across Australia and New Zealand. Clinical trial updates on May 13, April 9, and July 16, 2025 produced price gains, while two events (Mar 06 and Jul 31, 2025) saw modest declines. Today’s SCOPE Summit participation reinforces the ongoing Phase II development narrative rather than introducing a new clinical inflection point.
Historical Comparison
Clinical-trial updates on ONP-002 have averaged a 4.96% move. This conference-focused update is more incremental, fitting the ongoing Phase IIa build-out narrative.
Historical clinical-trial news shows a progression from IB submission to ethics approvals, CRO and manufacturing deals, and now conference participation as ONP-002 advances toward Phase IIa/IIb concussion studies.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on Jan 22, 2026 would permit Oragenics to offer up to $100,000,000 of securities, including $34,156,040 carried over from a prior shelf. As of Jan 21, 2026, the public float was about $4,222,535, and primary offerings under this shelf are limited to one-third of that float in any twelve-month period unless the float reaches $75.0 million.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Oragenics’ participation in SCOPE Summit 2026, a major clinical-operations conference drawing leaders from over 1,200 companies across 30 countries. It reinforces the narrative that ONP-002 is advancing toward Phase 2a concussion trials using an intranasal delivery platform. In context of prior ethics approvals and CRO/manufacturing agreements, investors may watch for concrete milestones such as trial initiation timelines, enrollment progress, and future regulatory updates tied to these Phase II studies.
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Management to Engage with Global Clinical Research Leaders Ahead of Phase 2a Trial of Concussion Treatment
Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) (“the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing intranasal therapeutics for neurological disorders, today announced its participation at the SCOPE Summit 2026, the 17th annual conference organized by the Cambridge Healthtech Institute. SCOPE (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) is a clinical research conference being held February 2–5, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
“Oragenics is excited to participate in one of the premier global conferences for clinical operations and optimal trial execution — a timely event as we approach the Phase 2a clinical trial of our first-of-its-kind concussion therapeutic in Australia,” said Janet Huffman, Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to engaging with experts from biopharma, scientific research, and regulatory affairs at SCOPE, especially the technology innovators advancing medical progress and bolstering the body of scientific knowledge.”
Oragenics is working towards advancing neurological care through its proprietary intranasal delivery platform designed to enable targeted, non-invasive delivery of therapeutics directly to the brain. Its lead candidate, ONP-002, is advancing toward Phase 2a clinical trials in Australia with the goal of developing it as a treatment for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury—conditions with significant unmet medical need and no FDA-approved therapies.
The SCOPE Summit welcomes senior executives from pharma, biotech, CROs, sites, technology, investment, and patient advocacy organizations, representing over 1,200 companies across 30 countries. The 2026 program will cover in-demand topics like development planning, protocol optimization, patient-centric trial design, site engagement and recruitment, generative AI, small biopharma strategies, RBQM, supply and clintech investment—all focused on advancing solutions in trial planning, operations, innovation, and investment. Visit scopesummit.com for more information.
About Oragenics, Inc.
Oragenics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing brain-targeted therapeutics through proprietary intranasal delivery technology. The Company is working on advancing its lead candidate, ONP-002, as a potential first-in-class treatment for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Oragenics is working on commencing clinical trials in Australia for ONP-002 , with U.S. Phase 2b trials planned to follow. The Company's intranasal delivery platform has potential applications across multiple neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Oragenics is committed to developing innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs in neurological care. For more information, visit oragenics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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