Peptide Therapy Is Moving Fast. Bring the Science Into One Framework.
This 18-session update helps put the science, regulation and clinical applications together—without piecing together dozens of disconnected sources.
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MODULE I · 2026Peptide medicine is complex. Your learning process doesn’t have to be.
For clinicians trying to keep up with peptide signaling, metabolism, regenerative applications, immune modulation, hormone pathways and regulatory considerations—without sorting through dozens of disconnected articles, discussions and presentations.
This Module I course brings those threads into one structured educational review, from molecular mechanisms to manufacturing quality and patient case discussions.
Knowing peptide names is not the same as understanding peptide medicine.
The real challenge is deciding how the science, evidence, manufacturing quality, regulation and overlapping biological systems fit together. This course is designed to give you that framework.
Everything feels fragmented.
- Mechanisms live in one source, protocols in another
- Regulatory and quality questions are easy to overlook
- Metabolic, immune and hormone pathways blur together
- New peptide claims are harder to evaluate consistently
You can connect the pieces.
- Place compounds inside the pathway they influence
- Separate mechanism, evidence and practical context
- Understand where systems overlap clinically
- Ask better questions when new therapies appear
Go beyond peptide names. Understand the mechanisms behind them.
Start with peptide signaling and metabolic pathways, then connect those foundations to immune responses, hormones, tissue repair and clinical application.
- Make sense of receptor pathways and biological mechanisms.
- Build stronger context for evaluating peptide-related evidence.
- Connect regulatory and quality questions to clinical discussions.
- See how major therapeutic topics fit into a multisystem view.
One course. Six connected areas of peptide medicine.
Explore the major themes that turn scattered topics into a more useful learning structure.
Peptide mechanisms
Receptor binding, cell signaling and biological context.
SIGNALING & PATHWAYSMetabolism & GH axis
Glucose, insulin, metabolic health and endocrine pathways.
CJC-1295 / IPAMORELINRegeneration & tissue repair
Connective-tissue biology and regenerative applications.
BPC-157 / TB4Immune & gut health
Barrier function, immune modulation and inflammation.
KPV / TA1Hormone signaling
Hormone receptors, signaling regulation and patient context.
RECEPTORS & SYSTEMSBrain & cellular aging
Neuroinflammation, senescence, telomeres and healthy-aging biology.
NEURO / LONGEVITYMAJOR PEPTIDE CATEGORIES COVERED
Explore peptide therapies across regenerative medicine, metabolism, neurocognitive health, immune regulation and more.
Regenerative & Reparative Peptides
- BPC-157 — healing, angiogenesis, GI repair and tissue regeneration.
- Thymosin Beta-4 — wound healing, neuroregeneration and tissue remodeling.
- KPV — gut integrity, inflammation and wound healing.
- RGN-259 — TB4-derived peptide.
Neuroprotective & Cognitive Peptides
- VIP — neuroimmune function and inflammation.
- Selank — cognition and mood.
- PE-22-28 — neurogenic signaling.
- PT-141 — melanocortin receptor signaling.
Growth Hormone Axis & Metabolism
- CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin — growth hormone release and recovery.
- Sermorelin — GH/IGF-1 production.
- Tesamorelin — visceral fat and metabolic health.
- GHRH / ALRN-5281 — GH-axis signaling.
Appetite, Anabolic & Energy Regulation
- Ghrelin / Macimorelin — appetite signaling and GH testing.
- MOTS-c — mitochondrial signaling and insulin sensitivity.
- Nicotinamide Riboside — NAD+ and mitochondrial support.
Gut & Barrier Function
- Larazotide — intestinal permeability and tight-junction regulation.
- KPV — gut integrity and inflammation.
Metabolic Peptides
- GLP-1 Agonists — glucose regulation, appetite and weight management.
- Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide — and related therapies.
Immune Modulation
- Thymosin Alpha-1 — immune function.
- LDN — autoimmune and inflammatory protocols.
- KPV & VIP — inflammatory and neuroimmune modulation.
Inflammation & Mitochondrial Support
- IRW Peptide — mitochondrial metabolic signaling.
- TUDCA — neurological and metabolic support.
- SPMs — inflammation resolution.
- LRP & LQP — oxidative stress and mitochondrial function.
See how the science connects across organ systems.
Study tissue repair, metabolic biology, inflammatory pathways and endocrine signaling within one coherent educational sequence.
- Foundational pathways before advanced applications
- Faculty perspectives across multiple specialties
- Dedicated quality assurance and manufacturing sessions
- A patient case panel to connect the concepts
9 faculty. Multiple clinical perspectives.
Learn from the clinicians, pharmacists and researchers listed in the course curriculum.
James LaValle
Kathleen O’Neil-Smith
Gordon Crozier
Anthony J. Campbell
Tyler Chamberlain
Marisol Duque
Stephanie Mazurek
Erika Schwartz
Christopher Shade
Every session, clearly laid out.
Browse the full Module I curriculum. Select a session to see its speaker, duration and subject.
01Peptides Overview: Controlling Metaflammation, Metabolic Signaling & Clinical Value1 hr
Peptide foundations, metaflammation, metabolic pathways and clinical context.
02FDA, Quality Assurance, and State to State Status: Where Are We Now and Where Is It Going?1.5 hrs
Regulatory status, quality assurance and jurisdictional variation.
03Manufacturing of Sterile Product Quality Control: Understanding the “For Human Use Difference”1 hr
Sterile production principles and quality control.
04Manufacturing of Sterile Product Quality Control — Continued1 hr
Continuation of sterile manufacturing and quality safeguards.
05Personalized Peptide Protocols: Integrating Nutrition, Exercise & Lifestyle for Optimal Outcomes0.5 hr
How foundational lifestyle considerations fit with peptide-focused education.
06Integrating Peptides into Clinical Practice1 hr
Clinical implementation concepts and patient-centered considerations.
07Global Lifestyle Considerations in Peptide Medicine1.5 hrs
Lifestyle context in longevity, functional and metabolic medicine.
08SARMS — What Are They: The Science and Controversy1 hr
An evidence-oriented discussion of selective androgen receptor modulators.
09Body Composition and Metabolism2.5 hrs
Metabolism, body composition and related endocrine pathways.
10All Roads of Health Lead to Immune Modulation and Gut Repair1.5 hrs
The links between immune signaling, inflammatory biology and gut health.
11Liposomal Oral Peptides: Precision Tools for Immune Regulation, Tissue Repair, and Longevity Optimization0.5 hr
Formulation context and relevant immune, tissue and longevity pathways. Listed as non-CME in the curriculum.
12Role of Peptides in Glucose and Insulin Regulation1 hr
Glucose metabolism, insulin signaling and metabolic dysfunction.
13What’s New? Peptides and Bioregulators1 hr
Developing peptide and bioregulator concepts.
14Optimize the Body to Heal from Injury: Connective Tissue Organ Repair1.5 hrs
Connective tissue and organ-repair topics.
15Cellular Senescence: DNA Damage, Telomeres & Zombie Cells1 hr
Senescence, telomeres and biological aging.
16Hormone Signaling and Hormone Receptor Modulation2 hrs
Endocrine signaling and hormone-receptor pathways.
17Intro to Brain Inflammation and Autoimmune1 hr
Neuroinflammation and autoimmunity-related concepts.
18Patient Case Panel1 hr
Faculty-led discussion of clinical cases and decision-making context.
Who is this course for?
Designed for clinicians looking to build a clearer conceptual understanding of contemporary peptide medicine.
Stop collecting fragments. Start with a structured course.
Explore peptide science and clinical context across 18 faculty-led sessions with a dedicated patient case panel.
- 18 listed course sessions
- 9 named faculty members
- 2026 update
- Regulatory and quality assurance topics
- Faculty-led patient case discussion
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about course content, format and credentials.
Is this a digital or in-person course?
This is a digital educational course resource. It is not a ticket to an in-person A4M event.
Who is this course best suited for?
Physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals seeking a structured overview of peptide biology, metabolism, regulation, regeneration and related clinical concepts.
What is included in Module I?
The listed program includes 18 sessions with nine faculty members, covering foundational signaling, regulations and manufacturing quality, metabolism, gut and immune pathways, tissue repair, hormone signaling, cellular senescence and a patient case panel.
Does this purchase issue an A4M certification or certificate?
No. This purchase provides educational course content only. It does not issue an official A4M, university or accredited certificate and does not enroll you in A4M’s official certification pathway.
Is CME or CE credit included?
No CME or CE credit is awarded with this digital download. If you require accredited credit, verify eligibility and enrollment directly with the original education provider.
Are clinical decisions and regulatory details covered?
Yes. The listed sessions address quality assurance, sterile manufacturing, FDA/state considerations and clinical integration. Regulations and evidence can change; always check current primary sources for real-world decisions.
Does this replace clinical training or provide treatment protocols?
No. The course is an educational resource for healthcare professionals, not independent authorization to prescribe or an endorsement of specific therapies.
Where do I complete my purchase?
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Build a clearer understanding of peptide medicine, one connected session at a time.
Explore the science, regulatory context, metabolism, regeneration and clinical case discussions that make up Module I.
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