From An Investor Perspective, What Are The Big Trends For 2016?

AFTER A HALF-DECADE OF OUTPERFORMANCE, 2016 will shape up to be a “show-me” year. On the cancer front, especially immuno-oncology, we will find out whether the exciting early clinical results will result in longer, more durable responses. We will also learn whether these new agents will be effective when used in combination with other drugs. In the gene therapy and gene editing space, we will see whether the long-anticipated effectiveness of these technologies begins to be proven in the clinic. On the Big Data front, we will see how traditional technology companies begin to leave their footprints in life sciences. On the M&A front, we will see whether the large pharma companies’ strategy of acquiring small-to-midsize biotech companies will continue. Lastly, on the reimbursement front, we will see more innovative deals being developed between biotech companies and insurers.

DENNIS J. PURCELL
Founder and senior advisor of Aisling Capital LLC, has completed more than 200 transactions, and supervised more than $15 billion in life sciences industry financing and advisory assignments.