Vera Health X Dr. Bernard Chang
Vera Health welcomes Dr. Bernard P. Chang of Columbia University to its Scientific Advisory Board
San Francisco, CA — June 13, 2025 — Vera Health, the AI-powered Clinical Thought Partner, is delighted to announce the addition of Bernard P. Chang, MD, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Chang’s cross-disciplinary expertise and passion for evidence-based medicine will help Vera accelerate its mission to deliver real-time, high-quality insights to clinicians.
“Dr. Chang has a rare knack for blending acute-care insights, behavioral science, and rigorous research. His perspective will make Vera smarter and indispensable across the healthcare landscape.”
– Taieb Bennani, Co-Founder, Vera Health
“What excites us most about Dr. Chang is his track record of turning complex data into simple, actionable guidance for physicians. That mindset aligns perfectly with our mission to provide fast and actionable evidence-based answers.”
– Maxime Allouch, Co-Founder, Vera Health
Vera Health is redefining how clinicians access and apply medical knowledge. Powered by cutting-edge AI and a meticulously curated, daily-updated database of primary literature and clinical guidelines, Vera delivers real-time, evidence-based recommendations that span every specialty. Our goal is simple: give healthcare professionals the clarity they need—instantly—so they can focus on what matters most: exceptional patient care.
“I’m thrilled to join Vera’s Scientific Advisory Board and help shape a tool that empowers clinicians across the full spectrum of medicine. Timely, precise information is critical, and Vera’s cross-disciplinary approach has the potential to elevate care in ways we’ve only imagined to help clinicians improve both scientific discovery and patient care.”
– Bernard P. Chang, MD, PhD, Associate Dean & Vice Chair of Research, Columbia University
Dr Bernard P. Chang serves as Associate Dean of Faculty Health & Research Career Development and Vice Chair of Research at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he holds the Tushar Shah & Sara Zion Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine. A board-certified emergency physician and Harvard-trained research psychologist (MD Stanford, PhD Harvard; residency at Mass General Brigham), Dr Chang explores the mind-body interface—from neurological emergencies such as stroke to the psychological and cardiovascular well-being of clinicians. Having been ranked among the ten highest-funded NIH investigators in Emergency Medicine, he has secured multiple R01 awards, published widely on acute-care outcomes and clinician health, and earned honors including the Lamport Prize and SAEM Established Investigator Award. Fluent in six languages and once a professional sailboat captain, Dr Chang pairs a global outlook with a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists and advancing the science of digital health.
Vera is an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tool designed to assist healthcare providers in making evidence-based decisions more efficiently. Vera integrates with electronic health records to provide real-time, trustworthy recommendations at the point of care. With its cutting-edge AI technology, Vera empowers clinicians to improve patient outcomes and streamline decision-making processes. With hubs in San Francisco and New York City, Vera is leading the charge in modernizing clinical workflows for emergency departments and other fast-paced medical environments.
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