About Us

Our Story

Established in 2021, Lophos Pharma was founded by CEO Claire Stawnyczy, driven by the aspiration to provide environmentally conscious and ethically sourced plant-based psychedelics to individuals in need. In Canada, Peyote, scientifically known as lophophora williamsii, is legally accessible due to an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). .

Our leadership team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds from biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food technology, quality assurance, and cybersecurity. This distinctive blend give us a unique perspective, paving the way for the responsible production of natural psychedelics for adult use.

Why Lophos
  • We are North America’s largest cultivation and research facility for peyote cactus.
  • Peyote cactus is legal to grow, sell, and consume in Canada through an exemption under the CDSA.
  • By employing advanced cultivation methods, we aim to decrease the peyote growth timeline from 13 years to as low as 3 years.
  • Backed by substantial expertise in pharmaceutical product manufacturing and controlled substance regulations, we skillfully navigate the intricacies of peyote cultivation and research.

our incredible team

Our Leadership Team

Claire Stawnyczy

President | Chief Executive Officer | Director

Remantra Sheopaul

Chief Financial Officer

Giselle Barona

Quality Person in Charge (QPIC)

Evan Stawnyczy

Director | Advisor | Technology, Security, and Indigenous Affairs

John Karagiannidis

Director

Jeremy Pestun

Director

Zenaido Tres Camacho, PhD

Advisor | Professor, Western New Mexico University, Cell and Molecular Biology, Head of the Department of Natural Sciences

Cory Harris, PhD

Advisor | Professor, University of Ottawa, Department of Biology