Stephen Hays
Stephen Hays
#89 - The Future of Precision Psychiatry with Dr. Amit Etkin of Alto Neuroscience
#89 - The Future of Precision Psychiatry with Dr. Amit Etkin of Alto Neuroscience
#89 - The Future of Precision Psychiatry with Dr. Amit Etkin of Alto Neuroscience
Saturday 16th October 2021
Dr. Amit Etkin discusses how precision psychiatry can transform mental health treatment with personalized medicine on the Stigma Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Mental Health: Dr. Amit Etkin's Vision for Precision Psychiatry
Precision psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment and Dr. Etkin is leading the way with his drug development platform, Alto Neuroscience.
Imagine a world where mental health treatments are as unique as the individuals receiving them. In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, Dr. Amit Etkin takes us on a journey through the groundbreaking field of precision psychiatry. As the founder of Alto Neuroscience, Dr. Etkin is pioneering a new approach to mental health medications that aims to match treatments to patients based on their biological makeup. Gone are the days of trial-and-error prescribing; Dr.
Etkin's vision is to use biomarkers to tailor treatments, ensuring that each patient gets the most effective medication for their specific needs. Dr. Etkin shares his extensive background, from being a tenured professor at Stanford University to receiving prestigious awards like the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award. His work focuses on understanding the neural basis of emotional disorders and developing innovative treatment interventions. In this episode, he discusses why traditional psychiatric drugs often fail and how his approach could change that.
By collaborating with experts from various fields, Dr. Etkin aims to create a new paradigm in mental health treatment. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of current psychiatric practices and the potential of precision psychiatry to offer more personalized and effective treatments. If you're curious about the future of mental health care and want to hear from one of its leading innovators, this episode is a must-listen.