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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 29, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 29, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Aquarius 34 | 9 Aquarius 35 | 20 Taurus 44 |
| Moon | 28 Gemini 6 | 23 Gemini 48 | 13 Aries 4 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 47 | 15 Aquarius 5 | 9 Gemini 51 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 55 | 15 Aquarius 3 | 19 Aries 3 |
| Mars | 5 Aries 53 | 4 Aquarius 46 | 17 Gemini 48 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 49 | 17 Cancer 39 | 12 Scorpio 53 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 45 | 28 Pisces 18 | 15 Libra 3 |
| Uranus | 11 Pisces 38 | 27 Taurus 29 | 16 Pisces 52 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 0 | 0 Aries 4 | 15 Leo 26 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 35 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 9 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 50 | 10 Pisces 39 | 17 Virgo 22 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 50 | 10 Virgo 39 | 17 Pisces 22 |
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