CINP 50TH ANNIVERSARY

CINP celebrates in 2008 the 50th anniversary of its first congress which was held in Rome in 1958.
This is a highly significant occasion. It is intended that this 50th anniversary will be celebrated most appropriately by having it as a vibrant theme throughout the whole congress. It will be an important part of the Opening Ceremony and then also run as a theme throughout the scientific programme.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CINP

CINP (Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum) is the world’s truly global psychopharmacology organisation. It is a membership organisation with widespread support from all over the world. Its mission is to encourage and promote international scientific study, teaching and the application of neuropsychopharmacology. It also provides advice and consultation for the better evaluation of all aspects of neuropsychiatric drugs, especially the biochemistry, pharmacology, safety and therapeutic efficacy. Through these activities it seeks to improve and advance research activities thus leading to improved patient care.

CINP was established in 1957 in Zurich and had its first international congress in Rome in 1958. Since then virtually all the leading researchers in psychopharmacology have attended the meetings and been involved in the organisation. Names such as Delay, Deniker, Lehmann, Hippius, Janssen, Coppen and Carlsson are a very important part of the history of psychopharmacology and of CINP as well. The most exciting and original science in this field has been associated with CINP in the past and it is the declared intention of the current President, Prof. Torgny H. Svensson, that it will remain part of CINP now and in the future as well.

CINP is a genuinely international organisation. Its major congresses have taken place on all continents. Furthermore it has regional groups which are active all over the world. These regional groups organise regional meetings, workshops and other educational activities and help generally support psychopharmacology in their regions. 

CINP has an official journal, the International Journal of Neuro-Psychopharmacology. This has become one of the essential journals in our field of research and it continues to grow in both size and importance. Its impact factor has shown a steady increase.

CINP welcomes membership applications from all who are dedicated to the highest quality research in neuropsychopharmacology. It wishes to promote an open and inclusive community of global psychopharmacologists, whether scientists or clinicians. All enquiries concerning the Munich 2008 Congress should be directed to CPO HANSER SERVICE. Further information about CINP itself may be obtained from the CINP website (presently under redevelopment) at www.cinp.org or from the CINP Central Office:

CINP Central Office
1 Tennant Avenue
College Milton South
East Kilbride
GLASGOW G74 5NA
Scotland, UK
E-mail:
Phone: + 44-1355 244930
Fax: + 44-1355 249959

Executive Director: Dr Mike Mitchell
Administrative Assistant: Cara McIlwraith