BNT 166a
Alternative Names: BNT-166aLatest Information Update: 03 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator BioNTech
- Class RNA vaccines; Viral vaccines
- Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I/II Monkeypox
Most Recent Events
- 30 Jan 2026 BioNTech SE plans to initiate a phase II trial for Orthopoxvirus-infections (Prevention) in Congo and South Africa (IM) (NCT07379580)
- 29 May 2024 BioNTech and CEPI expands R&D agreement for BNT 166a for Monkeypox
- 18 Sep 2023 BioNTech and CEPI agree to co-promote and co-develop BNT 166a for Monkeypox