The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#409 ‒ Inside modern drug development: the science, economics, and regulatory hurdles behind bringing new medicines to patients | Lloyd Klickstein, M.D., Ph.D.

Sep 28, 2026 · 02:26:26

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Dr. Klickstein details the drug development process from identifying unmet needs to therapeutic targets.
He discusses the scientific, economic, and regulatory challenges in bringing new medicines to patients.
The episode covers the full arc of modern drug development, drawing on 20 years of experience.

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Lloyd Klickstein

researcher · 2 podcast appearances

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