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The Institute for Peptide Therapy is an emerging U.S. body convening clinicians, researchers and educators around peer exchange, professional education, clinical governance and the future of therapeutics. It will support the forthcoming Journal for Peptide Therapy, a monthly publication addressing clinically relevant advances from around the world.
Headquarters
United States
Founders
Christopher Maclay, MD (Retired) & Tony Leto, JD
Status
In formation
Our remit
Five quiet commitments that will shape the Institute’s early work.
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Peer exchange
A considered space for clinicians and researchers to convene, compare practice and learn from one another.
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Professional education
Structured learning resources and continuing professional development for qualified practitioners.
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Clinical governance
Frameworks, standards and reflective tools that support safe, accountable and ethical practice.
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Research
Curating literature, supporting investigators and convening dialogue around emerging evidence.
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Future of therapeutics
A long-view forum for the scientific, regulatory and societal questions shaping the field.
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The Journal
A monthly editorial review of clinically relevant developments in peptide therapy, published under the Institute.
Education pathway
Learn. Think. Apply.
A structured postgraduate education pathway in therapeutic peptides, for healthcare professionals seeking an evidence-based understanding of one of the fastest-evolving areas of modern medicine. Programmes are organised around professional development — scientific integrity, clinical reasoning and the responsible governance of emerging therapies — rather than around individual compounds.
All programmes are delivered in English and suitable for an international audience. Additional language editions may follow.
- 01Foundation programme
The Science of Therapeutic Peptides
Foundations in biology, pharmacology and pharmaceutical science
The scientific foundations of therapeutic peptides, without clinical implementation. Suitable for healthcare professionals, scientists, pharmacists, nurses, researchers and students wishing to understand peptide biology from first principles.
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Peptide Therapy Certificate
10 simple modules for beginners in peptide therapy
A practical beginner-level certificate introducing the fundamentals of peptide therapy. Designed for healthcare professionals and students new to the field who want a clear, structured first step.
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Introduction to Peptides in Health and Disease
Clinical foundations and evidence-based reasoning
The intellectual framework that underpins all clinical education within the Institute. Rather than focusing on individual compounds, participants learn how experienced clinicians evaluate emerging therapies when the evidence is evolving.
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Metabolism and Weight Management
A focused certificate exploring obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, incretin biology and emerging metabolic therapies through current scientific evidence and clinical reasoning.
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Muscle Health and Healthy Ageing
Age-related anabolic decline, sarcopenia, muscle preservation and the physiology of healthy ageing.
Coming soon →
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Injury and Tissue Repair
The biology of tissue healing, musculoskeletal recovery and regenerative mechanisms, examined through current evidence and clinical reasoning.
Coming soon →
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Immune Function and Inflammation
Immune signalling, immunosenescence, inflammatory regulation and host defence — examined through current evidence and clinical reasoning.
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Healthy Ageing and Longevity
Biological ageing science, cellular senescence, longevity biology and the responsible evaluation of evidence in an unusually hype-prone field.
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Neurocognitive Health
Neuroplasticity, cognition, mood, sleep, neuroprotection and the careful evaluation of emerging neurological evidence.
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- 10Professional programme
Professional Certificate in Therapeutic Peptides
Clinical integration across domains
The Institute's most comprehensive educational programme. Participants complete the full sequence of foundation modules, clinical domains, governance training and integration assessment to develop a professional understanding of therapeutic peptides within contemporary healthcare. The programme explores the use of these therapies in an educational, non-promotional context.
Coming soonMore info → - 11Continuing education
Advanced Masterclasses
Staying current as the evidence evolves
Learning in this field never stands still. The Institute will regularly release advanced online Masterclasses examining important developments in peptide science and clinical research.
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Educational philosophy
Scientific integrity
Presenting evidence honestly, including its strengths and limitations.
Clinical reasoning
Developing structured approaches to evaluating emerging therapies.
Patient safety
Emphasising governance, ethics and responsible professional practice.
Lifelong learning
Peptide science continues to evolve and requires continual critical appraisal.
Our programmes are educational in nature. They are designed to strengthen scientific understanding, clinical reasoning and professional governance. They do not provide prescribing advice, do not recommend any specific drug, biologic or dietary supplement, and do not constitute training in the administration of any therapy. Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of individual U.S.-licensed practitioners operating within their state scope of practice and applicable federal and state law. See our full regulatory disclaimer.
Enquiries
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