Wade Berrettini
Professor of Psychiatry
Phone: 484 432 5836
wadeb@pennmedicine.edu
School: Perelman School of Medicine
General Topic Areas: general psychiatry, how psychiatric medications interact with the brain
Sample Talk Topics or Titles:
A History of the Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here?
This presentation will provide an historical perspective on the beginnings of the opioid epidemic in the 1990’s through developments in the 2000’s (the introduction of illicit fentanyl for example), to current trends. The roles played by physicians, pharmaceutical companies, distributors and drug cartels will be discussed.
Mood Disorders and Their Treatments
In this presentation, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder characteristics will be outlined. Various medications used to treat these common illnesses will be discussed. Lastly, newer medical treatments under development will be mentioned.
Understanding The New Weight Loss Medications
Medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) have markedly impacted the treatment of obesity in the US. The mechanisms by which these medications assert their effects will be discussed. Benefits beyond weight loss will be elaborated. Finally, novel uses for these compounds will be mentioned.
Note: Presentations will require the use of an LCD projector and screen. Professor Berrettini will bring his own laptop.
