Prof Catherine Harmer - New President of the British Association for Psychopharmacology #BAP2024

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Professor Catherine Harmer from the University of Oxford is the new president of the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP). In this short conversation recorded at the 50th anniversary BAP summer meeting, Prof Harmer reflects on her 28-year journey with the BAP and shares her goals for her presidency, including reducing the stigma around psychopharmacological treatments and supporting early career researchers.

The discussion also delves into Catherine's research on ketamine's fast-acting antidepressant effects and the importance of understanding mental health treatment mechanisms.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:26 Catherine Harmer's Journey with BAP
01:12 Plans and Goals as BAP President
02:35 Supporting Early Career Researchers
03:50 The Importance of the BAP Summer Meeting
04:33 Research on Ketamine's Antidepressant Effects
06:36 Understanding Mental Health Treatments
08:00 Conclusion and Best Wishes

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