Conference Agenda

Learn from and with the World’s Leading Experts in Regenerative Medicine 

Day 1

Friday October 23, 2026

Peptides, Terrain Optimization & Clinical Integration

7:00 – 8:00 AM

INCLUDED: Breakfast & Networking

Badge pickup, welcome materials, vendor tables & networking

8:15 – 9:15 AM

Nayan Patel, PharmD

Foundational Peptide Science & Clinical Integration

Mechanisms of action across GLP-1, BPC-157 and thymosin peptides; terrain preparation and patient selection; applications in RA and complex autoimmune disease and a naturopathic lens on integrating functional and regenerative care.

9:15 – 10:10 AM

Blane Mire, MD

Terrain Before Therapy: A Data-Driven Metabolic & GLP-1 Program

Why terrain precedes therapy and why skipping it is the top reason metabolic programs underperform; baseline biomarker
and barrier testing (gut permeability, vascular integrity, cell-membrane health); GLP-1 selection and titration; and peptide
stacks for muscle preservation, mitochondrial repair and insulin sensitivity.

10:10 – 10:25 AM

Morning CME Break

Refreshments, break & networking

10:25 – 11:20 AM

Joe Cleaver, MD

Peptide-Biologic Integration: Bridging Regenerative Platforms

Combining peptides with exosomes and other biologics; sequencing combination protocols; and preparing cellular terrain and
readiness to improve regenerative outcomes.

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Vendor Spotlight (Non-CME):Legally Mine

Beyond Malpractice Insurance: A Physician’s Framework for Protecting the Practice, Personal Assets & Family Legacy

Asset-protection strategies for medical professionals – structuring the practice, shielding personal assets and planning the
family legacy beyond what malpractice coverage provides. Clearly labeled non-CME. Faculty Dinner sponsor.

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

Panel – Peptide Integration: Clinical Application

12:35 – 1:35 PM

INCLUDED: Lunch & Faculty Roundtable

Lunch served with faculty-led discussion and networking

1:35 – 2:30 PM

Nathan Bryan, MD

Cellular Signaling & Stem Cell Mobilization

Nitric oxide signaling pathways; glutathione and antioxidant defense; and practical ways to enhance biologic readiness before regenerative procedures.

2:30 – 2:45 PM

Afternoon CME Break

Refreshments & networking

2:45 – 3:40 PM

Sabine Hazan, MD

The Microbiome as the Foundation of Regenerative Medicine

The gut-brain axis and how the microbiome shapes response to cellular therapies, with clinical protocols for microbiome optimization ahead of regenerative treatment.

3:40 – 4:35 PM

Sheldon Jordan, MD

Neurodegeneration & Sarcopenia: The Brain-Muscle Disconnect

Reframing sarcopenia as a neuromuscular and neuroinflammatory process; NMJ dysfunction and hypothalamic dysregulation in aging; and early-detection tools for patients in their 30s and 40s.

4:35-4:45 PM – 12:15 PM

Panel – Peptides, Microbiome & the Regenerative Foundation

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Friday Cocktail Networking Party

Hosted cocktails, light appetizers, faculty introductions & networking

Day 2

Saturday October 24, 2026

Biologics, Tissue Repair, Hormones & Practice Implementation

7:30 – 8:00 AM

INCLUDED: Breakfast & Networking

Breakfast served and vendor tables open

8:10 – 8:50 AM

Omar Rahman, MD

Musculoskeletal Recovery, Inflammation & Performance

Managing recovery, inflammation and performance across biologics, peptides and orthobiologics; protocol selection and sequencing; safety and contraindications; and pairing modalities with metabolic and hormone therapy. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

8:50 – 9:40 AM

Jason Black, ND

Regenerative Dermatology & Biologic Tissue Repair

Regenerative approaches to complex wound healing, post-surgical recovery and tissue repair; biologic protocols for skin and soft tissue; and the patient journey from consult to biologic add-on to long-term retention. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

9:40 – 9:50 AM

Morning CME Break

Refreshments, break & networking

9:50 – 10:40 AM

Angeline Beltsos, MD | Keynote

Hormones Across the Fertility Journey

Hormone optimization through the reproductive lifespan; hormone replacement as an adjunct in fertility care before, during and after conception; how fertility-stage management informs later BHRT decisions; and where regenerative options such as PRP and exosomes fit alongside hormonal support. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

10:40 – 11:30 AM

Juliana Bicca, MD

Menopause & Longevity

Menopause as a longevity inflection point; hormonal, metabolic and cellular drivers of healthspan in women and men; integrating BHRT, peptides and biologics into a longevity protocol; and biomarkers for tracking outcomes. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

11:30 – 11:40 AM

Panel – Hormonal Wellness, Regenerative Aesthetics & Metabolic Health

11:40 – 11:50 AM

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT (Non-CME) – CE Laser

Photobiomodulation in Regenerative Medicine: Optimizing Pain, Inflammation & Tissue Recovery

How photobiomodulation supports pain reduction, inflammation control and tissue recovery, and where it fits alongside biologic and regenerative protocols. Clearly labeled non-CME.

11:50 AM – 12:35 PM

INCLUDED: Lunch & Faculty Roundtable

45-minute lunch served with faculty-led discussion and networking

12:35 – 1:25 PM

Duncan Ross, PhD

Exosome Science: Mechanisms, Quality Standards & Clinical Innovation

Extracellular vesicle biology; potency testing and the regulatory landscape; and clinical case review with combination protocols alongside BHRT and GLP-1. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

1:25 – 1:35 PM

Afternoon CME Break

Refreshments & networking

1:35 – 2:25 PM

Greg Chernoff, MD

PRP & SVF Derivatives: Practical Protocols & Optimization

Preparation variables, concentration targets and adipose-derived cell processing; plus combination strategies with peptides, exosomes and hormones. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

2:25 – 3:15 PM

TBD – Hair Restoration Specialist

All Things Hair: Biologic Protocols, Diagnostics & Building the Service Line

A comprehensive hair session – diagnostic workup and trichology; PRP, exosome and biologic protocols for hair restoration; patient selection and combination approaches; plus how to scale hair into a profitable recurring service line (pricing, ROI and practice integration). 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

3:15 – 4:05 PM

Len May

Bios: Genetic Testing & Implementation

Precision diagnostics and genetic testing as a foundational service line; how genetic data – SNPs, inflammation markers and methylation – changes peptide, hormone and biologic protocols; and ordering, interpretation and implementation in practice. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

4:05-4:55 PM

Elliot Lander, MD + Legal Team

The New FDA Regulatory Response: What It Means for Your Practice

A critical regulatory update: the FDA’s new response on adipose-derived cell therapies and what it means for clinical practice. Dr. Lander and his legal team cover the current framework, compliance considerations, documentation, and risk management for adipose-derived and cell-based procedures going forward. 45-min talk + 5-min Q&A.

4:55 – 5:10 PM

Kim Winebrenner

Resource Guide, REVIVE Offerings & 90-Day Implementation Close

Using the Resource Guide across all three days; the 90-day master plan and accountability pod structure; REVIVE training pathways per pillar; and a 90-day close where attendees finalize a one-page plan. 15-min close.

4:35-4:45 PM – 12:15 PM

Panel – Navigating Biologics &the New Regulatory Landscape

Chernoff · Lander · Cleaver · Ross · Legal Team (TBD) · moderator-led

5:20 – 6:20 PM

Saturday Cocktail Networking Party

Hosted cocktails, light appetizers, faculty introductions & networking

Day 3

Sunday October 25, 2026

Procedural Education & Live Clinical Demonstrations

7:30 – 8:00 AM

INCLUDED: Breakfast & Networking

Breakfast served and vendor tables open

8:15 – 8:45 AM

Elliot Lander, MD

Regenerative Biologics

Founder’s clinical framework for the hands-on day: PRP and cell-based clinical foundations; patient selection; and how the rotations will run.

8:45 – 9:15 AM

Sunny Kim, MD

Interventional Ultrasound in Regenerative Medicine

Precision needle guidance and biologic injection strategies, with a preview of the live ultrasound demonstration.

9:15 – 9:45 AM

Pedram Ilbeigi, DO

BHRT & Pellet Insertion: Clinical Applications & Procedural Overview

Dosing protocols, patient selection and safety considerations for bioidentical hormone pellet therapy.

9:45 – 10:15 AM

Uran Berisha

Shockwave Therapy: Clinical Applications & Procedural Overview

Device types (ESWT, EMTT, AWT) and protocol selection; sexual-wellness and orthopedic applications; and patient selection, contraindications and biologic pairing, with a live-demo preview.

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Thom E. Lobe, MD, FACS

Stem Cell Banking & Cryopreservation: Building a Future Asset

Banking autologous stem cells as a preventive investment; how cryopreservation preserves potency over time; introducing banking into the same-day cell-processing workflow; and an overview of Regeneveda and Cells on Ice protocols.

10:55 – 11:15 AM

Matthew Cook, MD – Live Demonstration

Nerve Injection Demonstration

Faculty-led, full-audience demonstration of regenerative nerve injection technique – anatomy, targeting and biologic delivery. Full-audience session; not part of the afternoon rotation stations.

11:15 – 11:35 AM

Pedram Ilbeigi, DO – Live Demonstration

BHRT Pellet Insertion

Live demonstration of bioidentical hormone pellet insertion, from site preparation through placement and aftercare.

11:35 – 11:55 AM

Sunny Kim, MD – Live Demonstration

Ultrasound-Guided Biologic Injections

Live demonstration of ultrasound-guided biologic injection, emphasizing needle  guidanceand accurate biologic placement.

11:55 AM – 12:15 PM

Uran Berisha – Live Demonstration

Shockwave Therapy: Device Setup & Clinical Application

Live demonstration of shockwave device setup, protocol selection and clinical application.

12:15 – 12:55 PM

INCLUDED: Lunch & Faculty Networking

Lunch served before interactive clinical rotations

12:15 – 12:35 PM

Interactive Clinical Rotations

Four Hands-On Stations – Small-Group Rotations

Attendees split into four groups and rotate through all four stations – aesthetic regenerative (injection & scalp mapping); BHRT pellets; ultrasound-guided biologic injections; and shockwave therapy – with faculty demonstrating live while attendees observe, ask questions and assist.

4:35-4:45 PM – 12:15 PM

Closing Panel – Final Q&A & 90-Day Implementation Close

Duncan Ross, PhD · Joe Cleaver, MD · Elliot Lander, MD · Len May · moderator-led

Faculty closing panel with open audience questions.

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Whether you are looking to expand your clinical offerings, refine your protocols, or stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, this conference provides the knowledge, connections, and practical experience needed to move your practice forward.

Registration includes all 3 days of the conference. 2 days of lectures and 1 full day dedicate to clinical application.

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3 days of CME lectures at the Hotel Zaza Uptown, Dallas

1 full day dedicated to interactive clinical application training

Breakfasts, lunches and invitation to evening cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception

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Hotel Zaza In Uptown Dallas, Texas

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