Sustaining Our Mission
Usona Institute is a 501(c)3 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.
Usona Institute values the unique talents, curiosity, and diverse perspectives of each employee. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, human potential, and personal growth.
We integrate emotional and social intelligence (ESI) principles into daily work.
We foster inclusive, resilient relationships, especially in periods of change.
We support work–life harmony through tools, flexibility, and shared accountability.
This people-centered approach fuels discovery and strengthens Usona’s collective impact.
Our Team
Usona Institute Campus
Our purpose-built campus features specialized spaces for education, therapy, research, and organizational operations. Opened in 2023, it was designed with sustainability and long-term adaptability in mind.
High-efficiency systems and innovative infrastructure
Durable, low-impact materials
Spaces to support immersive education and scientific collaboration
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability guides us towards a future marked by resilience and enduring environmental stewardship. At Usona, sustainability is a daily practice and a shared responsibility to reduce carbon footprint, minimize water use, and prevent waste. This mindset is embedded in the work that we do each day and is demonstrated in our relationships with our supplier networks, campus guests, and manufacturing partners.
Quality Assurance
Usona Institute’s Quality Assurance (QA) function has made substantial, measurable progress throughout 2025 in strengthening the quality system, advancing inspection readiness, and integrating innovative tools to improve operational efficiency.
Across the year, the QA team:
Expanded QMS capabilities through updated procedures and improved workflows
Conducted key vendor audits
Launched an Inspection Readiness Program; key vendors maintain regulatory inspection-ready status
Integrated AI-enabled tools to support and streamline quality processes
Sustained strong training compliance with intervals of 100% completion
