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
defending men, people's defender
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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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Aquarius 34 | 9 Aquarius 50 | 19 Taurus 46 |
| Moon | 28 Gemini 6 | 9 Aquarius 26 | 1 Aries 18 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 47 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 9 Gemini 24 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 55 | 25 Pisces 25 | 17 Aries 51 |
| Mars | 5 Aries 53 | 21 Cancer 14 | 17 Gemini 8 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 49 | 11 Gemini 20 | 13 Scorpio 0 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 45 | 17 Pisces 5 | 15 Libra 6 |
| Uranus | 11 Pisces 38 | 23 Taurus 16 | 16 Pisces 50 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 0 | 27 Pisces 53 | 15 Leo 26 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 35 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 9 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 50 | 29 Pisces 59 | 17 Virgo 25 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 50 | 29 Virgo 59 | 17 Pisces 25 |
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