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January 15, 2026 8 min read

Interview with Josh Hardman of Psychedelic Alpha
UBC talked with Josh Hardman, founder of Psychedelic Alpha, to discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelic drug development—from shifting regulatory expectations to the role of psychotherapy and the impact of stigma on patient access. Hardman shares a clear-eyed perspective on where the field stands today, the scientific rigor needed to advance it, and what he’s watching most closely as the industry moves toward potential first approvals.
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Blog
January 12, 2026 7 min read

Navigating 2026: Patient service themes, challenges, and solutions
As we look ahead to 2026, patient access and support services face growing complexity—from affordability challenges and evolving care models to the rise of specialty therapies. This blog explores the key trends shaping the healthcare landscape and offers strategic solutions, including AI-powered innovation, digital transformation, and partnerships that drive better outcomes. Discover how UBC is leading the way with patient-first strategies to simplify the patient and product journey.
Dana Edwards
Vice President, Patient Access & Strategic Engagement
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December 16, 2025 18 min read

Navigating the AI Landscape: Choosing the Right Model for Your PV Needs
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a practical tool shaping how we work every day. Learn how UBC leverages AI models to streamline tasks, enhance decision-making, and maintain compliance.

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Interview
January 15, 2026 8 min read

Interview with Josh Hardman of Psychedelic Alpha
UBC talked with Josh Hardman, founder of Psychedelic Alpha, to discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelic drug development—from shifting regulatory expectations to the role of psychotherapy and the impact of stigma on patient access. Hardman shares a clear-eyed perspective on where the field stands today, the scientific rigor needed to advance it, and what he’s watching most closely as the industry moves toward potential first approvals.
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Blog
January 12, 2026 7 min read

Navigating 2026: Patient service themes, challenges, and solutions
As we look ahead to 2026, patient access and support services face growing complexity—from affordability challenges and evolving care models to the rise of specialty therapies. This blog explores the key trends shaping the healthcare landscape and offers strategic solutions, including AI-powered innovation, digital transformation, and partnerships that drive better outcomes. Discover how UBC is leading the way with patient-first strategies to simplify the patient and product journey.
Dana Edwards
Vice President, Patient Access & Strategic Engagement
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Blog
December 16, 2025 18 min read

Navigating the AI Landscape: Choosing the Right Model for Your PV Needs
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a practical tool shaping how we work every day. Learn how UBC leverages AI models to streamline tasks, enhance decision-making, and maintain compliance.
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Blog
December 15, 2025 2 min read

Redefining Real-World Data: How Datavant Scales Medical Record Retrieval for Complete, Connected Insights
Modern medical record retrieval is transforming real-world evidence. Datavant’s approach combines nationwide reach, deep data connectivity, and high record yields to deliver comprehensive, research-ready datasets.
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December 3, 2025 7 min read

2025 NORD Rare Disease Summit: Advancing Evidence and Partnerships for the Rare Community
UBC attended the 2025 NORD Rare Diseases & Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit, where patient voices, scientific innovation, and regulatory expertise converged to shape the future of rare-disease research. Learn what inspired us and how we’re advancing real-world evidence, patient partnerships, and innovative trial designs to accelerate progress for the rare-disease community.
Julie Shutt
Associate Director, Patient Engagement
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Blog
November 21, 2025 5 min read

High-Touch, High-Impact: Optimizing Patient Support in Cell & Gene Therapy
As cell and gene therapies reshape treatment paradigms, patient support programs must evolve to meet new challenges. Discover how strategic alignment, payer advocacy, and innovative solutions can optimize the patient journey.
Dana Edwards
Vice President, Patient Access & Strategic Engagement
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Blog
November 19, 2025 6 min read

Registry feasibility assessments for post-authorization safety studies (PASS): Learnings and Challenges
UBC recently completed a multi-country feasibility assessment to identify disease registries capable of supporting a PASS for a novel therapy targeting a hereditary muscular disorder. The study evaluated registry data elements, quality, and governance to ensure fit-for-purpose real-world data (RWD) for generating reliable RWE.
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November 18, 2025 9 min read

Making the most of real-time pharmacovigilance oversight: Applying operational data analytics across diverse use cases
Learn how companies are making the most of their oversight capabilities by leveraging real-time data to improve the health of their pharmacovigilance program.
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November 13, 2025 20 min read

Putting a Seatbelt on AI: How Risk-Based Integration is Transforming Drug Safety
AI is revolutionizing drug safety, but without proper guardrails, it can introduce new risks. Learn how risk-based integration strategies are helping life sciences companies harness AI’s power while maintaining trust, transparency, and compliance.
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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.