Course curriculum

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Accredited CPD Hours

    1. The Future of Optimizing Health & Wellness

    2. Audio Version: The Future of Optimizing Health and Wellness

    3. What are Peptides?

    4. What Role Do Peptides Play?

    5. Peptide Structure and Function

    6. Peptide Synthesis Methods

    7. Different Ways to Administer Peptide and Peptide Side Effects

    8. Applications of Peptides

    9. Current Research and Future Directions

    10. So, Why Peptides?

    11. Recap of Key Concepts and Takeaways

    12. PODCAST: Peptides with Dr. Joseph Cleaver, MD

    13. Quiz- 30 Minutes RP CPD

    1. Introduction to Peptide Synthesis

    2. Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS)

    3. Liquid-Phase Peptide Synthesis

    4. Hybrid Peptide Synthesis

    5. Chemical Modification of Peptides

    6. Purification and Characterization of Peptides

    7. Peptide Synthesis Applications

    8. Future Directions and Advancements

    9. Quiz- 15 Minutes RP CPD

    1. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)

    2. Pharmacology of IGF-1

    3. Dosing Guidelines for IGF-1

    4. Clinical Applications of IGF-1 Therapy

    5. Monitoring Patients on IGF-1 Therapy

    6. Quiz- 15 Minutes RP CPD

    1. Definition, Function and the Role of GHRH

    2. Mechanism of Action

    3. Clinical Applications

    4. Quiz- 15 Minutes RP CPD

    1. Overview of GHRPs

    2. Pharmacology of GHRPs

    3. Patient Selection and Evaluation

    4. Advanced Topics in GHRP Therapy

    5. Conclusion and Summary

    6. Quiz- 15 Minutes RP CPD
  • 6 CPD Hours

Meet Our Experts

Justin Kirkland, Chemist

Peptide Therapy

Justin Kirkland is a longevity medicine expert who caters his educational expertise to healthcare providers. He holds a BS in Agronomy and an MS in Biology, and attended medical school in Belize at the Central American Health Sciences University. He was awarded a U.S. patent for the improved synthesis of the ergoline BOL-148: useful in treating cluster headaches and has many other filed patents. He has years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development, patent filing, and pharmacology, and has worked as one of the industry’s leading peptide chemists. Justin is known globally for producing clinical trial materials in Canada for both the medical use of psilocybin mushroom micro-dosing for the treatment of depression and MDMA for PTSD studies. As the founding scientist and CEO of Nutraneeds, a nutraceutical company that provides key products for medical practitioners, he has developed products, manufactured unique formulations, and developed safe and effective supplements endorsed by the medical community as invaluable for their patients. Justin is currently pursuing future drug development research in conjunction with The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry Ph.D. program.

Joseph Cleaver, MD

Joseph Cleaver, MD, ABAARM, is an internationally recognized expert in longevity medicine, exercise physiology and prescription, regenerative and minimally invasive aesthetics, and the co-founder of Paradigm Wellness Medical Group Inc. Napa, CA and Paradigm Wellness Medical Group LLC, Dallas TX. He holds the position as the overall clinical educator for the growing national network of physicians with Peptide Practices of America, educating, supporting and continuously sharing best practices, along with the advancements in Peptide Therapeutics. In addition, Dr. Cleaver is an instrumental part in the development of and analyzing of the many clinical studies and tracking of patient outcomes, as it relates to the overall administration of Peptides and/or Peptide Therapies in conjunction with other areas of practice, such as aesthetics. • Board Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging, Regenerative Medicine • Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine • Certification, Advanced Metabolic Endocrinology • Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist • Fellowship, Rheumatology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida • Residency, Internal Medicine, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ • Medical School, Universita Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza (Facolta I), Rome, Italy