Advisory Board & Partners
A bipartisan coalition of physicians, researchers, and former governors, joined by industry and academic partners, advancing safe, evidence-based peptide medicine.
Three Boards, One Mission
A bipartisan coalition setting clinical standards, shaping federal policy, and aligning industry practice for peptide medicine.
Medical Advisory Board
Advancing the science, safety, and clinical practice of peptide medicine.
Members provide scientific oversight of the American Academy of Peptide Medicine's (AAPM) certification curriculum, validate clinical evidence standards, guide research priorities, and serve as subject-matter experts for media, policy, and public education.
Government Advisory Board
Shaping policy, building trust, and protecting patient access.
Members advise on regulatory developments, facilitate relationships with the FDA, DEA, state pharmacy boards, and congressional offices, and contribute to AAPM (American Academy of Peptide Medicine) policy briefs, testimony, and public comment submissions.
Industry Advisory Board
Grounding standards in the realities of compounding, quality, and access.
Members bring operating experience from 503A compounding pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities, advising on quality systems, regulatory compliance, supply reliability, and what it takes to deliver peptide therapies to patients at scale.
Leaders Defining the Standards
Members spanning clinical medicine, pharmacy law, compounding industry leadership, and bipartisan public service.
Government Advisory Board
Gov. Phil Bryant
Former Governor of Mississippi
The 64th Governor of Mississippi from 2012 to 2020, championing limited government, healthcare freedom, and economic development. A former state auditor and respected voice in Republican policy circles, he brings deep federal and state government relationships to AAPM (American Academy of Peptide Medicine).
Gov. Ricardo Rossello
Former Governor of Puerto Rico
The 11th Governor of Puerto Rico, with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. A scientist and statesman bridging biomedical research and executive policy, bringing scientifically informed leadership to the American Academy of Peptide Medicine's (AAPM) Government Advisory Board.
Lee Rosebush, PharmD, JD, MBA
Chairman & Chief Pharmacy Officer · Chairman of Outsourcing Facilities Association
Chairman of the Outsourcing Facilities Association and one of the nation's foremost authorities on pharmacy law, FDA regulation, and healthcare compliance. A licensed pharmacist and attorney recognized by Chambers USA. Holds a PharmD from Purdue, a JD from Case Western Reserve, and an MBA from Indiana's Kelley School.
Charles “Chuck” Meeker, PhD, JD
Founder & President, Hyagen Medical · Attorney
Founder and President of Hyagen Medical and a practicing attorney with a Ph.D. in cancer biology and biochemistry. He oversees the rigorous vetting and third-party validation of biologic products, drawing on over 12 years developing FDA compliance and intellectual-property strategies. His work helps 503A compounding pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities achieve and maintain certified accreditation of compliance.
Michael Boes
Chief MAHA Officer, Steak 'n Shake
Chief MAHA Officer at Steak 'n Shake and former Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health. He served as Acting Chief of Staff for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under President Trump and Secretary Kennedy, contributing to federal policy and regulatory efforts on nutrition reform and FDA oversight of regenerative medicine. Holds a master's degree from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University.
Alex Hardy
Chief Executive, MAHA Holdings
Chief executive of MAHA Holdings, the organizational backbone of the Make America Healthy Again movement, overseeing advocacy, public education, political action, and institutional research. A technology entrepreneur who founded and sold his software company to DocuSign in 2020, Alex joined MAHA after enduring chronic illness for nearly a decade. Holds a JD and MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Kristen Gullott
Founder & President, Dogwood Strategies
Founder and President of Dogwood Strategies with more than 20 years as a strategic consultant to corporations, non-profits, campaigns, and trade associations. Before founding the firm in 2012, she directed a state and federal public policy practice at a large law firm, served as a senior policy advisor in the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, and was director of special events for the Republican National Committee. She began her career at Rove + Company and served on President George W. Bush's 2000 campaign.
Brigham Buhler
Founder & CEO, Ways2Well
Founder and CEO of Ways2Well, one of the nation's leading health optimization clinics, and a prominent voice in the peptide therapeutics space. Advances clinician education and public awareness of evidence-based therapies through a platform bridging clinical science with accessible patient care.
Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Alex Tatem, MD
Corporate Director of Men's Health, U.S. Urology Partners · Fellowship-Trained Men's Health Specialist
Board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained men's health specialist who runs one of the country's highest-volume men's health practices. Dr. Tatem's early research included peptide secretagogues years before the current wave of interest, and he has since authored more than 25 peer-reviewed papers on testosterone, peptides and performance medicine. He co-authored the American Urological Association's Core Curriculum on testosterone deficiency and testified before the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee. Outside the clinic, he breaks down hormone and peptide science for more than 230,000 YouTube subscribers.
Dr. James Lin, DO
President, LECOM Institute for Successful Living · Clinical Professor of Geriatric Medicine
A Geriatric Medicine Specialist and President of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, and a Clinical Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was awarded the American Geriatrics Society Clinician of the Year in 2020, an honor that recognizes exceptional health professionals who deliver outstanding care to older adults.
Dr. Matt Cook, MD, FAARM, ABAARM
Peptide Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Dr. Cook's innovative contributions to the field have solidified his reputation as a renowned thought leader in longevity and regenerative medicine. With over 20 years as an anesthesiologist, he has spent the last 14 years specializing in functional and regenerative medicine, where his extensive knowledge of biologics and peptides has established him as a foremost authority. He serves as a Peptide Fellow for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, further enhancing his standing as a pioneering figure in global regenerative medicine.
Dr. Pradeep Albert, MD
Chief Medical Officer
A globally respected physician and regenerative medicine pioneer with over 20 years of experience and more than 40,000 regenerative procedures performed. Founder of RadSherpa, co-founder of PURE Mammography, and founding faculty at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. Co-author of 'Lifespan Decoded.'
Danese Rexroad, MSN, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner, Ways2Well
A native Texan who graduated nursing school from Lamar University in 2001, where she was one of two students selected for the Nurse Apprenticeship program in the Emergency and Trauma department. After several years in emergency medicine she moved into surgical services, then returned to school for her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner and added a Functional Medicine certification. She practices at Ways2Well, using laboratory data and genetic testing to design a treatment pathway tailored to each patient.
Industry Advisory Board
Shaun Noorian
Founder & CEO, Empower Pharmacy
Founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, one of the premier 503A compounding pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities in the United States and a leading producer of compounded peptide therapies. He built Empower into a nationally licensed platform serving providers and patients across all 50 states, with a focus on affordable access to personalized medications. He is known for challenging traditional drug pricing and expanding patient access to peptide and other compounded treatments at scale.
Dr. Jay Bhaumik
Chairman, Thesis Pharmacy & BMK Pharma
Chairman of Thesis Pharmacy and BMK Pharma, compounding pharmacies dedicated to personalized medicine and patient-centered care. He brings extensive experience in pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and healthcare innovation. His work focuses on advancing customized therapies, improving patient access to care, and supporting operational excellence across the compounding pharmacy industry.
Dan DeNeui
Founding Member & CEO, EVEXIAS Health Solutions
An executive and entrepreneur who has founded and developed multiple multi-million dollar businesses across strategic planning and executive sales coaching. As a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, he crafted the strategy and built the national sales team that propelled the company to national leadership in integrative medicine. He serves as an Executive Board Member for the America First Policy Institute, is a Republican National Committee Partner, and advises MAHA Compounding.
Industry & Academic Partners
Organizations supporting the American Academy of Peptide Medicine's (AAPM) mission to advance safe, evidence-based peptide medicine.
CRE8 Pharmacy
Thesis Pharmacy
Empower Pharmacy
EVEXIAS Health Solutions
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine