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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
April 28, 2025 8 min read

Longitudinal Real-World Data: How to Gain Deeper Insights Into Your Clinical Studies
Linking longitudinal real-world data (RWD) to clinical study data offers deeper insights for drug developers. Contextualize study outcomes, extend data collection after the study ends, close the efficacy-effectiveness gap, and identify post-market patterns.
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Blog
April 15, 2025 7 min read

Evolving PV Landscape: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Gene Therapy
UBC Pharmacovigilance experts, Dobrochna Dolicka, Christopher Henry, Alix Garcia and Irene Navarro presented at DIA Europe 2025 on how AI can be used to streamline pharmacovigilance activities and how harmonization of guidelines can be enhanced in order to define a specific framework for gene therapy.
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Blog
April 4, 2025 16 min read

Unlocking the Potential of Psychedelic Therapies
Psychedelic-assisted therapies are starting to emerge with potential as treatments for mental health conditions. Explore the evidence behind an increased interest in this use of substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and DMT, and the future of research in this area.
Catherine Miller, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Senior Project Manager, Safety, Epidemiology, Registries and Risk Management
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Blog
March 4, 2025 6 min read

The Crucial Role of Adherence Support for Patients Prescribed a High-Cost Injectable or Infusion Therapy
Adherence is critical to ensuring patients receive full therapeutic benefit and effectively manage their disease, particularly for complex treatments such as injectables or infusions. Explore strategies to support patients and improve adherence in the blog.
Marci Gott
Executive Director, Patient Services
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Blog
February 4, 2025 17 min read

Global Risk Management and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Developments in 2024 and Considerations for 2025
Dive deep on a number of developments occurred during 2024 that will drive considerations in risk management and REMS for 2025 and beyond.
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Blog
December 4, 2024 7 min read

Driving Program Awareness through Stakeholder Collaboration
This article explores strategies to enhance Patient Service Programs (PSPs) awareness through digital engagement and provider collaboration.
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Blog
November 11, 2024 4 min read

Standardization and the Evolving REMS Landscape
Learn about the FDA's new guidance, the challenges of standardization, and how UBC is driving innovation in REMS implementation using modern APIs from UBC's VP of Data Intelligence and Program Analytics, Jim Shamp.
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Blog
November 1, 2024 4 min read

The Evolution of Patient Support for Cell and Gene Therapy Products
Discover UBC's insights from the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa, the unique challenges patients face, and the importance of tailored support services to ensure successful treatment journeys
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Blog
October 23, 2024 7 min read

The impact of CKD: Why better, accessible treatments and diagnostics are crucial
Supporting National Kidney Week 2024
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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.