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February 26, 2026 16 min read

Redefining PV Skillsets in an AI-Driven World: Training the Next Generation of Safety Scientists
As AI becomes embedded across pharmacovigilance, the skills required of safety scientists are rapidly evolving. This article examines the shifting balance between human expertise and AI-enabled tools, outlining the competencies, training pathways, and cultural changes needed to prepare tomorrow’s hybrid PV workforce.
Christopher Henry
Safety Scientist, Global Safety Writing
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Interview
February 24, 2026 2 min read

Integrated Evidence Delivery: The Strategic Role of HEOR in Modern CROs – A Conversation with Aaron Berger and Dr. Mir Sohail Fazeli
HEOR is taking on a broader role within modern CROs. In this podcast conversation hosted by HealthEconomics.com, UBC's Aaron Berger and Dr. Mir Sohail Fazeli discuss how integrated evidence delivery, strong methodology, and real‑world context are shaping the next generation of evidence strategies.
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February 23, 2026 25 min read

Old Medicine, New Frameworks: the Often Overlooked Mind-Body Connection with Therapeutic Psychedelics
The history of depression treatment reflects a centuries-old tension between mind and body—and how we conceptualize the condition has always shaped how we treat it. Today, with up to 30% of patients classified as treatment-resistant, psychedelic-assisted therapies are attracting serious scientific and regulatory attention. But emerging evidence suggests that the therapeutic context surrounding these treatments—relationships, setting, and social environment—may matter as much as the compounds themselves.
Barbara Potrata
Manager Clinical Outcome Assessment

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Blog
October 13, 2025 1 min read

Evidence Matters: Joel White of Marketcap Consultants
Recently, Aaron Berger, SVP of Evidence Development Solutions, had a chance to sit down and talk with Joel White of Marketcap consultants, to discuss the state of life science trends and the next wave of real world evidence generation. Joel has long been an important voice in the life sciences space, always with his finger […]
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October 8, 2025 5 min read

Rethinking Decentralization in Direct-to-Patient Studies: A Conversation with Aaron Berger
Explore how UBC is leading the transformation of clinical research through decentralized, direct-to-patient study designs. In this interview, Aaron Berger shares insights on improving patient access, data quality, and trial efficiency through UBC’s Evidence Development Solutions.
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Blog
September 30, 2025 6 min read

Beyond Enrollment Woes: Why Sponsors Seek Rescue in Tumultuous Times
Rescue studies are a challenge, and often enrollment is a top reason for switching. But mismatched partnerships go beyond enrollment.
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September 26, 2025 7 min read

Regulatory Submissions with Real-World Evidence: Highlights from the Joint Duke Margolis Institute and FDA Public Meeting
As Real World Evidence (RWE) continues to shape regulatory decision-making, the FDA and Duke Margolis Institute convened a public meeting to share successes, challenges, and lessons learned in RWE submissions. With over 4,000 attendees, the event spotlighted case studies, data feasibility, and the evolving role of RWE in labeling, post-marketing commitments, and registrational trials. Learn how sponsors are partnering with regulators to modernize study design and advance global RWE standards.
Judy Lytle
Executive Director, Evidence Development Study Solutions
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September 23, 2025 8 min read

Optimizing REMS Pharmacy Integration: RAPID – UBC’s Standards-Based Solution That Minimizes Burden while Elevating Compliance and Patient Safety 
Pharmacies are essential to REMS—but manual processes and fragmented systems create risk and inefficiency. UBC’s RAPID API offers a secure, standards-based integration that streamlines REMS activities directly within pharmacy workflows. Learn how RAPID reduces burden, improves data quality, and elevates patient safety across the REMS ecosystem.
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Blog
September 15, 2025 13 min read

Is Your Real-World Data ‘Fit-for-Purpose’? The Critical Role of Feasibility Assessments
Designing a database study can be challenging with the proliferation of RWD availability and source diversity. Learn how to ensure that database feasibility assessments successfully identify the most relevant data sources appropriate for the evaluation of study objectives.
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Blog
July 17, 2025 5 min read

Enhancing patient engagement with technology and digital solutions 
Patient engagement plays a central role in medication adherence, persistence, and retention. Explore how digital tools, including EHRs, electronic healthcare technology, and digital assistants, can contribute meaningfully to patient engagement.
Dana Edwards
Vice President, Patient Access & Strategic Engagement
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Blog
July 9, 2025 6 min read

What Place for Humans in a PV World Integrating AI?
Artificial intelligence is transforming pharmacovigilance—but human expertise remains essential. As AI systems evolve to support drug safety monitoring, ensuring human oversight is key to managing risk, improving outcomes, and maintaining trust. At UBC, we’re blending AI innovation with deep PV knowledge, empowering our teams through AI awareness training and shaping a safer future for patients. Discover how AI and humans can work together to advance pharmacovigilance.
Christopher Henry
Safety Scientist, Global Safety Writing
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June 11, 2025 4 min read

Linking real-world data with commercial patient access programs: A strategy for enhanced insights into factors that impact patient access and adherence to therapy
UBC’s approach to real-world data tokenization and linkage enhances study results with longitudinal observation of various participant health outcomes during the pre-and post-trial period.
Samuel Igweokpala
Associate Epidemiologist at UBC
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Bekki Bracken Brown serves as the President and CEO of UBC, guiding the company’s mission and values, including the improvement of access for patients to receive better outcomes. She oversees all aspects of UBC, such as operations, business growth strategy, sales and marketing, and acquisition support.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Ms. Brown brings knowledge from a successful career in senior management from her tenure at Quintiles, INC Research, and, most recently, with Syneos Health. She’s been a member of the North Carolina BIO Board of Directors since 2019. She is also a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association — Southeast Chapter and CHIEF, an organization that supports women executive leaders. Ms. Brown earned her bachelor’s degree at Duke University.