History of Neuropsychopharmacology Project

The ACNP has collected video taped interviews with many of the pioneers in the field of psychopharmacology. The following edited transcripts are taken from that collection.  Read the transcripts of these interviews for insights and interesting perspectives on the development of the field.

For more information please visit the International Neuropsychopharmacology Archives.

If you are interested in seeing the complete video interview, please contact ngreer@acnp.org.

History Interviews

The Origins of Psychopharmacology (PDF 64Kb)

Frank Ayd
Interviewed by: Leo Hollister

From Tranquilizers to Anxiolytics (PDF 52Kb)

Frank Berger
Interviewed by: Leo Hollister

A Pioneer in Neurochemistry (PDF 138Kb)

Julius Axelrod
Interviewed by: Leo Hollister

A Premier Neuropsychopharmacologist for the Ages (PDF 44Kb)

Louis Gottschalk
Interviewed by: William E. Bunney

A Historical Perspective on the Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness (PDF 70Kb)

Seymour Kety
Interviewed by: Irwin J. Kopin
 

Strategic Plan

Updated in April 2007, the
Strategic Plan (PDF 75 Kb) describes the College's Core Ideology and sets its direction for the next 3-5 years. 

International Archives

Learn about The International Archives, initiated and funded by the ACNP, and located at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

2008 Travel Awards

Visit our Annual Meeting section for information on Travel Awards.