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** UCB Announces Launch of Nile AI, Inc., a Digital Health Company Set to T=
ransform the Course of Epilepsy
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=C2=B7 Nile is developing a digital epilepsy care management platform and b=
ringing together data to make the epilepsy journey predictable.
=C2=B7 UCB invested =E2=82=AC25 million ($29.3 million) and as majority sha=
reholder, will sit on the Board of Directors of Nile with future opportunit=
ies to acquire insights and data from Nile=E2=80=99s platform.
Brussels (Belgium) and Atlanta, Ga. 13 January 2021 =E2=80=93 7:00a (CET) -=
UCB today announced the launch of Nile AI, Inc., a new independent company=
created to improve care for people living with epilepsy, their caregivers,=
and healthcare providers (HCPs). Nile was founded with a clear mission in =
mind: to make the journey of every epilepsy patient predictable. To that en=
d, Nile is developing an epilepsy care management platform that serves as a=
digital extension of the healthcare provider (HCP) and provides patients w=
ith peace of mind between consultations, with the ultimate goal of shorteni=
ng the path to optimal treatment.=C2=A0
UCB=E2=80=99s =E2=82=AC25 million ($29.3 million) investment is part of UCB=
=E2=80=99s overall commitment to improving the lives of people living with =
severe diseases, including epilepsy, as digital technologies continue to ch=
ange and impact the way healthcare is delivered. As a majority shareholder,=
UCB will will sit on the Board of Directors of Nile with future opportunit=
ies to acquire insights and data from Nile=E2=80=99s platform.
=E2=80=9CUCB has a deep understanding of epilepsy and the challenges that p=
eople living with the disease face every day, including how patients commun=
icate with their healthcare providers. We think Nile=E2=80=99s platform can=
provide valuable insights and foster a better care management experience f=
or people living with epilepsy,=E2=80=9D said Charl Van Zyl, Executive Vice=
President, Head of Neurology Solutions and International Markets, UCB. =E2=
=80=9CThe launch of Nile is a further illustration of UCB=E2=80=99s commitm=
ent and leadership in epilepsy, and how digital platforms can help provide =
transformational outcomes and experiences for patients.=E2=80=9D=C2=A0
Nile=E2=80=99s digital platform consists of a patient app and HCP portal. T=
he patient app is an intuitive, smart tool for patients to feel connected w=
ith their care team, learn about their journey, and understand their progre=
ss. The HCP portal shows the status of their patients at a glance, virtuall=
y informs and supports their patients in between appointments, and allows d=
ata-driven decisions on treatment and care. Nile is currently testing the p=
latform in usability studies with two U.S. healthcare systems, Massachusett=
s General Hospital and Michigan State University Healthcare. The platform i=
s expected to be commercially available in 2021.=C2=A0
=E2=80=9CWe know that patients suffering from epilepsy struggle with the un=
predictable nature of their lives,=E2=80=9D said Dr. Leo Petrossian, Chief =
Executive Officer of Nile AI, Inc. =E2=80=9CEvery single day they awake unc=
ertain of what they can expect. At Nile, we believe that all of the data to=
predict the path of an epilepsy patient exists, though it is fragmented an=
d disconnected. We are building a comprehensive care management system for =
addressing this uncertainty in the lives of people suffering from epilepsy.=
=E2=80=9D
Nile is a collaboration-driven organization and is welcoming partners in th=
is mission. To create lasting impact in the lives of patients, Nile aims to=
identify the essential work in the epilepsy ecosystem, align efforts acros=
s various fields, and amplify them under one roof. The company is headquart=
ered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit www.Nile.ai.
UCB supports new digital platforms in its mission to transform the way care=
is delivered and accelerate better outcomes for people living with severe =
diseases as part of its digital business transformation now and in the futu=
re.=C2=A0
About UCB
UCB, Brussels, Belgium (www.ucb.com) is a global biopharmaceutical company =
focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines and soluti=
ons to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases of the imm=
une system or of the central nervous system. With more than 7 500 people in=
approximately 40 countries, UCB generated revenue of =E2=82=AC 4.9 billion=
in 2019. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB). Follow us on Tw=
itter: @UCB_news
About UCB in Epilepsy=C2=A0
UCB has a rich heritage in epilepsy with over 20 years of experience in the=
research and development of anti-epileptic drugs. As a company with a long=
-term commitment to epilepsy research, our goal is to address unmet medical=
needs. Our scientists are proud to contribute to advances in the understan=
ding of epilepsy and its treatment. We partner and create super-networks wi=
th world-leading scientists and clinicians in academic institutions, pharma=
ceutical companies, and other organizations who share our goals. At UCB, we=
are inspired by patients, and driven by science in our commitment to suppo=
rt patients with epilepsy.
About Nile
Nile is an independent company that seeks to improve care for people living=
with epilepsy, their caregivers and healthcare providers. Nile is on a mis=
sion to make the journey of every epilepsy patient predictable. Its digital=
epilepsy care management platform will provide tools for people living wit=
h epilepsy and providers to progress to data-driven, personalized care. Nil=
e is a collaboration-driven organization and is welcoming partners in this =
mission. For more information, visit www.Nile.ai and email info@Nile.ai.
For further information, UCB:
UCB Communications
Erica Puntel
Digital Business Transformation, UCB
T 404.938.5359, erica.puntel@ucb.com =C2=A0=C2=A0
Laurent Schots
Global Communications, UCB
T: +32 (0)2 559 92 64, laurent.schots@ucb.com
Investor Relations
Antje Witte
Investor Relations, UCB =C2=A0=C2=A0
T +32.2.559.94.14, antje.witte@ucb.com =C2=A0=C2=A0
Isabelle Ghellynck
Investor Relations, UCB
T+32.2.559.9588, isabelle.ghellynck@ucb.com
For further information, Nile:
Nile AI, Inc.
T 818.351.9744, info@Nile.ai
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