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Poncho Meisenheimer

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Vice President Research And Development at Promega Corporation
📍 Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Poncho Meisenheimer is the Vice President of R&D at Promega, where he leads multidisciplinary teams in creating enabling technologies for drug discovery. A Ph.D. graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, he focuses on bioluminescent assays and AI-integrated workflows to illuminate complex biological processes.

His work extends to neuroscience and mental health through his role as a Scientific Advisor for the Usona Institute, which researches psychedelic-assisted therapies. He has co-authored publications on the synthesis of psilocybin, reflecting his interest in developing novel therapeutics for anxiety and depression.

He has a passion for fostering innovation and believes that non-obvious work environments are a catalyst for inventive thinking and scientific breakthroughs.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President Research And Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Bioluminescent Technology
A core focus of his research at Promega, he has developed novel bioluminescent probes and assays for drug discovery, cell health, and biomolecule detection.
Therapeutic Psychedelics
As a Scientific Advisor for the Usona Institute and a co-author on psilocybin synthesis, he is involved in advancing psychedelic medicine for mental health conditions.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
Vice President Research And Development
Promega Corporation
8-2019
Senior Director of Research, Technology Development
Promega Corporation
9-2017
Scientific Advisory Board
USONA INSTITUTE INC
7-2001
Director of Chemistry Research
Promega Corporation
9-2000 - 6-2001
Lecturer
California Polytechnic State University
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Education
1992 - 1998
Ph.D.
University of Colorado Boulder
1988 - 1992
B.S.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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