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British Association for Psychopharmacology =About the British Association for Psychopharmacology= The learned society was formed in 1974 to bring together those involved in the study of psychopharmacology and to foster research and education in the field of psychopharmacology. The BAP hold scientific meetings, publishes research through its journals, organizes educational and training events and, through its website and public meetings, provides guidance and information to the public on psychopharmacology. The BAP hosts a range of educational events and resources aimed at preclinical and clinical researchers, and practising psychiatrists, pharmacists, psychiatric nurses and other allied health care professionals. The BAP is one of the largest psychopharmacolgy societies in the world with current membership around 1000. The BAP is a charity with an office in Cambridge, UK. The BAP is governed by a President and Council elected by the ordinary members.

=Aims= The BAP aims to foster research, teaching, and public understanding of psychopharmacology in Great Britain and Ireland and, through its links with other societies, around the world. =Events= The BAP hosts an annual 3 day meeting in July which brings together active researchers and pratitioners in preclinical and clinical psychopharmacology and biological psychiatry. The BAP also organizes symposia at national meetings of allied societies e.g. British Neuroscience Association, Royal College of Psychiatrists and takes part in public science events including the annual Cheltenham and Cambridge science festivals. The BAP runs a ‘preclinical certificate’ course comprising a series of training modules covering key aspects of psychopharmacology research (experimental design, methodologies, analysis, ethics) as well as career development. Modules are hosted by different research centres around the UK and are taught by academic experts in the field. Twice yearly the BAP runs its 3 day ‘Masterclasses’ in a central London location. These immensely popular courses update practising healthcare professionals on current issues in psychopharmacology. The Masterclasses are taught by eminent preclinical and clinical psychopharmacologists from Universities around the United Kingdom.

=Resources= The BAP publishes a series of evidence-based consensus guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders in the Journal of Psychopharmacology and on-line. These are drafted by independent panels of recognised experts in the field and are updated frequently. The BAP website host an on-line continuing professional development course for practising clinicians. Public web pages provide the general public with accessible information about therapeutic and non-therapeutic psychopharmacological agents.

=Publications= The British Association for Psychopharmacology publishes the following Journals; •	Journal of Psychopharmacology - a monthly journal featuring original research and treatment guidelines •	Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology- a new journal published six times a year focussing on clinical therapeutic research and reviews

=External links= British Association for Psychopharmacology

Journal of Psychopharmacology

Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology