Jon F. Heiser, M.D.
Pharmacology Research Institute
Medical DirectorAcademic Qualifications
Degree/Certification Date Institution/State
Fellowship 1969 Stanford University Medical Center, California
Resident 1968 Stanford University Medical Center, California
Intern 1966 University of Illinois Research and Educational Hospitals
M.D. 1965 Western Reserve University, Ohio
B.A. 1961 Williams College, Massachusetts
Board Certification Date
Psychiatry & Neurology 1972
University Affiliation Date Institution/State
Clinical Professor 1999-Present
University of California, Irvine
Assistant Clinical Professor 1990-1994
University of Southern California
Clinical Instructor 1986-1990
University of Southern California Associate Clinical Professor 1983-1993
University of California, Irvine Associate Professor 1978-1980
University of Texas Clinical Instructor 1971-1972
University of California, Irvine
Brief Summary of Relevant Clinical Research Experience
Evaluation of both the safety and efficacy of (usually) new chemical entities. The clinical investigations have been predominantly (although not exclusively) psychopharmacological studies, including but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, craving disorders, depression, insomnia, migraine headaches, mild cognitive impairment, obesity, social anxiety disorder and vascular dementia. Studies have ranged from phase II-IV, including both inpatient and outpatient work, with enrollment ranging from five to 200. Special studies have included pharmacokinetics, genomics, pharmacoeconomics and quality of life assessments.
