Our Digital Care Transformation
(DCTx) team
Marie-Noel AchkarHead of DCTx Incubator OperationsMarie-Noel is passionate about solving challenges in healthcare and shaping the future of health. She oversees the daily needs of the selected startups to achieve their goals.
Thyago OhanaHead of the DCTx Incubator StrategyThyago is passionate about people, technology and the future – and how these things connect. He likes to call himself a “Digital go-to guy” leading positive change in healthcare one smile at a time.
Erik JanssenHead of DCTx ImmunologyErik is a healthcare executive with a passion for making a difference by creating partnerships and by transforming how care is delivered to patients with chronic diseases in rheumatology and dermatology.
Colin LakeHead of DCTx NeurologyColin spearheads UCB’s efforts to improve the support for patients and key stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem by driving UCB’s ambitious digital agenda for neurology
Partnering for greater impact
We cannot solve the most complex challenges in healthcare on our own, which is why we have partnered with innovation and corporate venturing specialist The Bakery, who are committed to create with us a world-class incubation program to serve startups around the world.
Claire DardignacHead of Client ServicesWith 8 years of experience managing corporate innovation and startup engagement programs, Claire is overseeing the program design, operations, and team.
Andrew HumphriesCo-founderAs the co-founder of The Bakery, Andrew and his team have presided over hundreds of successful partnerships between global corporates and startups.
Rachel ZlatarInnovation Program LeadActively involved in the global startup ecosystem, Rachel is responsible for managing the UCB Innovation program and promoting collaborations between health tech ventures and the DCTx Incubator.
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