Alec James Coppen was a prominent British psychiatrist known for his groundbreaking contributions to psychopharmacology and the introduction of serotonin theory of depression. After serving in World War II, he studied medicine and was involved in significant research on SSRIs, lithium, and folic acid in relation to depression. His efforts greatly influenced the treatment landscape for depressive disorders, particularly with the synergistic use of antidepressants and folic acid, which resulted in higher patient response rates.
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Meaning of the name - Alec
defender of mankind
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Place of Birth: London
Educated At: Dulwich College
Occupation: psychiatrist | physician
Employers: Medical Research Council's Neuropsychiatric Research Unit
Awards Received: The Pioneers in Psychopharmacology Award (2000)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2024 |
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| Sun | 8 Aquarius 34 | 9 Aquarius 4 | 18 Taurus 48 |
| Moon | 28 Gemini 6 | 20 Virgo 6 | 19 Pisces 28 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 47 | 19 Capricorn 59 | 8 Gemini 51 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 55 | 7 Capricorn 33 | 16 Aries 39 |
| Mars | 5 Aries 53 | 18 Capricorn 43 | 16 Gemini 28 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 49 | 7 Taurus 0 | 13 Scorpio 8 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 45 | 6 Pisces 7 | 15 Libra 10 |
| Uranus | 11 Pisces 38 | 19 Taurus 6 | 16 Pisces 48 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 0 | 25 Pisces 42 | 15 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 35 | 0 Aquarius 16 | 9 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 50 | 19 Aries 22 | 17 Virgo 29 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 50 | 19 Libra 22 | 17 Pisces 29 |
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