Medical Research
Usona Institute Inc
FITCHBURG, WI
Total revenue
$7.9M
Total expenses
$33.7M
Net assets
$45.6M
Grants received
$16.9M
33 grants
EIN
471349730
Tax year
2024
Mission
Usona institute is a medical research organization dedicated to supporting and conducting basic, pre-clinical and clinical research to further the scientific understanding and therapeutic application of consciousness-expanding medicines.our focus is the treatment of society's most challenging mental health conditions for which existing treatments fall short.
Programs
2 programs
5-meo-dmt phase 2 studyusona institute is conducting a two-part (phase 2a/2b) clinical trial (meo201) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 5-meo-dmt for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) in adults. The goals in part a (phase 2a) are to obtain safety data and effect size estimates in a ptsd patient population and gain knowledge and experience to optimize part b (phase 2b) design. The goal in part b (phase 2b) is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the 5-meo-dmt regimen selected from part a. 2024 accomplishmentsrefined phase 2 protocols using phase 1 data, optimizing safety and dosing to improve patient outcomes. Initiated site selection and developing facilitator training program to ensure high standards and trial quality. Planning for a 2025 trial launch to evaluate 5-meo-dmt's efficacy with multiple sites in the u.s. And canada.
Events & programsusona's education programs are intentionally designed to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences. These programs focus on preparing clinical, scientific, and academic leaders with the critical knowledge needed to advance psychedelic therapy in clinical research and preparation for future delivery of care, upon approval. Through a carefully tailored curriculum, diverse faculty, experientials, and guest speakers, participants gain the expertise and foundational knowledge required to pave the way for best practices in future care delivery models. 2024 accomplishmentshosted over 300 attendees at ten events at the usona campus in 2024, broadening usona's impact in psychedelic therapy education. Expanded the program offerings and curriculum with immersive programs designed to prepare scientific, clinical, and academic leaders. Awarded full and partial scholarships for participation in usona's immersive education programs, expanding access and diversity of participants. Launched enhanced facilitator training to support the phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial. Strengthened partnerships with research and academic institutions to prepare practitioners and faculty for future care delivery.
Financials
FY 2024
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People
12 listed
JOHN LEBLANC
TREASURER
$306K
24 hrs/wk
PONCHO MEISENHEIMER
BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR OF CHEMISTRY
$24K
5 hrs/wk
WILLIAM A LINTON
PRESIDENT
—
10 hrs/wk
RICHARD LANGER
BOARD MEMBER
—
5 hrs/wk
RACHELLE SAMPSON
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
MATHEW SAUR
SECRETARY
—
1 hrs/wk
MIKE DAVIS
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
$447K
40 hrs/wk
TURA PATTERSON
DIRECTO OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
$262K
36 hrs/wk
ROBERT EZZELL
DIRECTOR RA PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
$259K
40 hrs/wk
THERAYSA GAPASIN
SENIOR CLINICAL PROGRAM LEAD
$222K
40 hrs/wk
DAVID JUDSON
DIRECTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
$222K
40 hrs/wk
KATARZYNA WARCHOL
CLINICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
$212K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
CHARLES RAISON
CONSULTING
Grants received
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$16.9M from 17 funders · 33 grants · 2017–2024
$5.7M · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$5.1M · 4 grants · 2019–2023
$3.0M · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$1.1M · 3 grants · 2020–2022
$750K · 1 grant · 2020
$500K · 1 grant · 2017
$235K · 5 grants · 2018–2023
$222K · 3 grants · 2022–2024