Alluminate with Dr. Allie Sharma

Software as Medicine: Prescription Digital Therapeutics with Dr. Shaheen Lakhan

Episode Summary

Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma in conversation with Dr. Shaheen Lakhan as they speak on the idea of software as medicine, the intersection of technology and mental health and specifically his work at Click Therapeutics focused on the development of Prescription Digital Therapeutics—apps that doctors can prescribe just like medication—for depression, smoking cessation, schizophrenia and more.

Episode Notes

Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and biotech executive, board-certified in neurology and pain medicine and currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics. 

Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma in conversation with Dr. Shaheen Lakhan as they speak on the idea of software as medicine, the intersection of technology and mental health and specifically his work at Click Therapeutics focused on the development of Prescription Digital Therapeutics—apps that doctors can prescribe just like medication—for depression, smoking cessation, schizophrenia and more.

Dr. Lakhan is a pioneer in developing innovative treatments and clinical services, serving as Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics and a Board Director at SpineThera. His industry expertise spans biopharma leaders and biotech disruptors. Dr. Lakhan also excels in clinical care and academia, providing expert neurology and pain care at top medical centers and holding professorships at multiple institutions. His dedication to health equity and social impact is exemplified by his honors, including the Harvard Medical School Dean's Community Service Award and President's Call to Service Award from President George W. Bush.

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