CS INSIGHTS BIOTECH MARKET / BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Sotio 19/4/2021 March 2021 Review of news from the most innovative therapeutic areas and the business development transactions. by Jakub Jarolím, Business Intelligence Department SOTIO Research Laboratory, Prague MARKET The Nasdaq Biotech Index lost 14 % since its peak in February 2021 After the constant long-term growth of Nasdaq Biotech Index, a significant drop was seen in February and March. The index lost 14 % compared to its February peak, which is the worst drop in a year. Rising interest rates and investors’ refocus on 2020 down-beaten industries could be a reason. NEWS DETAIL PROSTATE CANCER EMA’s CHMP recommended approval of Xtandi for castration sensitive prostate cancer NEWS DETAIL OVARIAN CANCER NEWS Rucaparib extends PFS in BRCA mutated cancer, except of BRCA reverse mutation NEWS DETAIL LUNG CANCER NEWS FDA expands approval of Lorbrena for ALK positive metastatic lung cancer NEWS DETAIL ONCOLOGY TRANSACTIONS Takeda exercised its option to acquire Maverick Therapeutics and its T cell engagers NEWS DETAIL DISCLAIMER / SOTIO Legal Notice NEWS DETAIL Share on social networks NEWS TO EMAIL Get the latest press releases, interviews, podcasts, and insights. SUBSCRIBE TO NEWS FOLLOW US FOR MEDIA For Media Press Releases Interviews and Podcasts Subscribe To News Downloads Contacts MAY BE OF INTEREST Our Companies Newsroom Insights CONTACTS PPF Group Companies TERMS OF USE DATA PROTECTION SITEMAP COOKIES POLICY COOKIES SETTINGS 2021 © PPF GROUP Cookies Consent We are using cookies for the best experience on our websites. For more information visit our document Information about cookies on the "Cookies settings" menu. By clicking accept all cookies you agree with our use of all the types of cookies. If you want to alter the types of cookies, you can do this in our "Cookies settings" menu. By clicking "Deny cookies" you are refusing all cookies, except cookies necessary for website functionality. Information about cookies Cookies Settings Deny Cookies Accept All Cookies