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About UCB in Dermatology

 

At UCB, we strive to understand the challenges and needs of people living with chronic inflammatory diseases, including the urgent need for effective treatment options. Our commitment to people living with immuno-dermatological diseases, like psoriasis (PSO) and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), drives our continuous innovation and investment in accelerating medical discoveries.

 

 

People are at the heart of everything we do at UCB. We leverage patient community insights to inform our science, develop innovative and differentiated solutions, and tailor those solutions to meet the needs of people living with chronic inflammatory diseases.

 

Through fostering strong, collaborative relationships with members of the medical community who share our dedication to dermatology and commitment to improving the lives the of those impacted, we strive to address unmet needs in the field and continue to further the UCB dermatology foundation.

Rhonda Peebles, Head of U.S. Dermatology

 

 


Pillars of UCB’s Work in Dermatology

Our Solid Foundation

Our approach to discovering, developing, and delivering highly differentiated medicines starts and ends with the people who need it the most. UCB’s goal is to enable affordable access to our medicines for all people who need them in a way that is sustainable for patients, society, and UCB.

Our Diverse & Evolving Portfolio

Across dermatology, we have a rich portfolio and pipeline developed to serve people living with chronic inflammatory conditions with high unmet needs. Our work spans across the dermatologic space, including diseases such as PSO, HS, and atopic dermatitis.

Meaningful and Trusted Long-term Partnerships

UCB maintains deep connections with patient and scientific communities within dermatology to drive innovation and ensure our work has the greatest possible impact, now and into the future.

We have established enduring partnerships with advocacy groups to reach and support the communities most impacted by these severe diseases, including collaborations with:

UCB also supports disease-state healthcare provider and patient campaigns to raise awareness and provide resources that support management of immune-mediated diseases, including: 

  • The Make HStory campaign around HS 
  • The HS Coalition
    -A multi-stakeholder group of leading advocates and healthcare professionals assembled to address the health inequities people living with HS face, and to help transform the policy and access landscape in the United States

Harnessing Innovative Technology and Trailblazing Science

Across Immunology, we are embedding cutting-edge technologies and digital innovation into everyday care for people with chronic inflammatory diseases to deliver a personalized experience, accelerate early intervention, and reduce time to diagnosis. We are standardizing higher treatment thresholds as primary and secondary endpoints in our active Immunology clinical trial programs. These stringent standards support our aim of bringing best-in-disease treatment options to the community and preventing disease progression in people with moderate-to-severe diseases. 

At UCB, we know that understanding the experiences of those impacted by diseases like PSO and HS is the first step to developing solutions that improve lives.

 


 

A Spotlight on Psoriasis

 

 

PSO is a common, chronic inflammatory condition that affects more than 7.5 million people in the U.S.1,2 While PSO can manifest physically, through itching and flaking skin, it can also have a negative impact on mental and social well-being.3

A Spotlight on Hidradenitis Suppurativa

 

HS is a chronic, recurring, painful, and debilitating inflammatory skin disease, with symptoms that include nodules, abscesses, and tunneling (channels connecting with each other and leading out of the skin).4,5


 

We take great pride in being at the forefront of innovation in the field of dermatology. Despite the progress that has been made, unmet need still exists within the dermatology patient and healthcare communities. That's why we are committed to utilizing evidence-based science to provide solutions and services that address these persistent needs. Through the use of data, technology, and cutting-edge scientific research, we are striving to enhance the well-being of those impacted by these diseases.

Jeff Stark, MD, Head of Medical, U.S. Immunology

 

  1. Campanati A, et al. Psoriasis as an Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Systemic Disease: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches. Biomedicines. 2021;9(11):1511 doi: 10.3390/biomedicines9111511.
  2. Armstrong AW, et al Psoriasis Prevalence in Adults in the United States. JAMA Dermatol. 2021;157(8):940-946. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol2021.2007.
  3. Hepat A, Chakole S, Rannaware A. Psychological Well-Being of Adutt Psoriasis Patients: A Narrative Review. Cureus. 2023; 15(4): e37702. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37702.
  4. Jemec GBE. Clinical practice. Hidradenitis suppurativa. N Engl J Med. 2012:366(21:158-164.
  5. Sabat R, Jemec GBE, Matuslak L, et al. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2020:6(1):18.