May 2022, Volume 28, Issue 2 |
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Upcoming Deadlines
Carlos A. Zarate, Jr., M.D.
ACNP President
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Hi all---
While it may seem like we just had the 2021 ACNP meeting, we are—amazingly—already gearing up for the ACNP 61st Annual Meeting this December in Phoenix, Arizona. Our volunteers, Committees, Council, and Executive Council members have been hard at work developing new plans and initiatives and putting together a truly outstanding scientific meeting.
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Allyship - It's Really Not
Complicated
Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC
ACNP Executive Director
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Allyship has become a popular buzz word in the past few years. When I first learned of the concept, I watched from the sidelines as many stated they were an ally to women or to the LGBTQ+ community, but I often failed to see action. I think many people consider themselves allies, but often forget that Allyship is not solely a noun. Allyship is a verb - it must demonstrate action. |
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Dates to Remember
- May 26, 2022: Deadline for chairs to review and finalize proposed sessions (Panels, Mini-Panels, & Study Groups)
- June 23, 2022: Deadline to submit Honorific Awards
- August 4, 2022: Deadline to submit Poster Abstracts
- September 1, 2022: Deadline to submit new Membership Nominations and Promotions
- December 4-7, 2022: ACNP 61st Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona
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ACNP 2022 Annual Meeting Information |
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This year's annual meeting will be held in a hybrid meeting format allowing members and invited guests to attend in-person at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona or virtually on the ACNP Virtual Meeting Platform. |
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Click here to learn more about the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
and all the amenities it has to offer!
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Requesting Guest Invitations? |
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ACNP member requests for guest invitations, General Invitation Bank and Diversity Invitation Bank invitations are now submitted through the online meeting portal in lieu of emailing the Executive Office.
*The online portal is now open!
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To request an invitation, login to the Annual Meeting Submission Site and select 'Submit ACNP Invitation Request'.
- Only members attending the annual meeting may request guest invitations.
- Invitation requests must be submitted by August 1st in order to ensure your guest has ample time to register and submit a poster prior to the August 4th poster deadline.
*Guest invitations will not be sent until after registration officially opens in June.
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Click here to read the Annual Meeting Frequently Asked Questions!
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*UPDATED* Code of Conduct
As a reminder, the ACNP Code of Conduct has been updated to include social media related to the annual meetings. Click here to see the updated Code of Conduct.
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2022 Honorific Awards - Call for Nominations |
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It is time to honor the scientific and mentorship accomplishments of a select few from a very long list of our distinguished members and colleagues. The Honorific Awards Committee, chaired by Linda Brady, is requesting nominations for the following
Honorific Awards:
Daniel H. Efron Research Award
Joel Elkes Research Award
Eva King Killam Research Award
Barbara Fish Memorial Award
Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award
Dolores Shockley Diversity and Inclusion Advancement Award
Paul Hoch Distinguished Service Award
Media Award
Public Service Award
Detailed nomination information is available on the ACNP website under the Annual Meeting tab. The nomination deadline is June 23, 2022. Award recipients will be announced and honored at the annual meeting.
The committee urges you to nominate a deserving colleague and encourages the nomination of women and minorities.
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NPP is seeking submissions for Early Career Commentaries! |
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NPP has launched a new article format, the Early Career Commentary, to provide a platform for trainees and early-stage investigators (ESIs) to share their ideas and perspectives. All authors must be trainees or ESIs. This requirement provides a venue for new voices to publish their ideas independently of mentors or senior colleagues.
If the inquiry gets accepted, authors will be invited to submit the full article, after which the
manuscript will undergo standard peer review. To learn more, visit:
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Check out the first NPP Early Career Commentary |
Published: 06 November 2021
A scientific approach to navigating the academic job market
Sofia Beas & Kristie A. Cummings
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training |
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The College is providing a complimentary, web-based diversity, equity, and inclusion training for all members who are interested through the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion two-part training is scheduled for the following dates:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Monday, October 24, 2022
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Stay tuned for more details! |
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ACNP URM Near Peer Mentorship Program |
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The specific aim of the URM Near Peer Mentorship program is to provide mentorship support to underrepresented minority scientists who plan to enter research careers in neuropsychopharmacology. The mentorship program will occur over a 12-month period and be comprised of an annual class of 10 mentor/mentee pairs. The program will include remote, long-distance virtual mentoring, training opportunities and an in-person half day mentorship program just prior to the ACNP Annual Meeting.
Applications for the 2023 URM Near Peer Mentorship Program will open in early fall 2022.
Please view the March and May URM Near Peer Cohort Shorts which includes resource materials provided by CIMER to help improve research mentoring relationships. These resources focus on Mentorship in the Time of COVID, Culturally Aware Mentoring, and Career Development. The Cohort Shorts also provide highlights of our current URM Mentors and Mentees. Stay tuned for future URM Near Peer Cohorts to learn more!
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Apply to be the next ACNP/AMP BRAD Fellow!
The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 Fellowship is June 1, 2022.
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Early-stage investigators and postdoctoral fellows are eligible for the ACNP/AMP BRAD Fellowship, an exciting opportunity to gain science communication and advocacy experience for the importance of animals in biomedical research! You can learn more about the Fellowship, including relevant deadlines and instructions for applying, on the BRAD website. You can also find details on the ACNP travel awards page. If you are interested in learning more about the fellowship, you can email us at BRAD@amprogress.org.
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‘Support a Scientist’ Update and Volunteers
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Support a Scientist is an ACNP/AMP BRAD video series project providing a platform for scientists to talk about their research with a wider audience. The project aims are to provide a “face” to science, establish importance of a specific area of research, highlight the role of animal research in the study, and offer insights on how science is conducted.
BRAD is looking for more scientists to highlight, and encourage you to nominate an animal researcher you know (including postdoctoral fellows) using this signup link
Guidance is provided to scientists on how to shape their message for the public, and more information about the program is available upon request.
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BRAD 2022 was celebrated on April 21st with over 210 registered events around the world making this the biggest BRAD to date! Participants from the US, the UK, Pakistan, Serbia, Canada, Germany and elsewhere around the globe joined to honor the critical role of animals in biomedical research while educating their community and increasing acceptance and understanding of animal research. Events consisted of streaming the BRAD webinar, lectures, facility tours, information booths, classroom visits, interactive games for staff and attendees, online engagement, distribution of educational materials and giveaways, and more.
BRAD social media posts have been shared far and wide with Facebook posts reaching over 4,100 people, Instagram posts garnering over 7,300 impressions, and Twitter posts earning over 8,700 impressions. Participants were provided with BRAD boxes filled with specially designed educational materials and giveaways to use during their event and to share with their community.
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Membership Nominations and Promotions |
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Nomination materials for new Associate Member, Member, and Fellow promotion candidates are now available under the Membership tab on the ACNP Website. The submission site will open with an announcement to membership in late July. The deadline for nominations and applications will be September 1, 2022. Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact ACNP at acnp@acnp.org.
REMINDER:
New Associate Member and Member nominees must have attended a minimum of one ACNP Annual Meeting prior to applying for membership.
Membership Mentors: Membership Mentors are recent past Membership Committee members who have agreed to counsel prospective membership nominees and/or their nominators on membership application to the College. The members included on this list have agreed to be contacted by applicants and their nominators.
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2022 New Associate Members |
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The College would like to highlight the new 2022 Associate Member Class! |
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Stay tuned for the August and November Bulletins to meet our other
new Associate Members.
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Career Development Committee Spotlight |
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Career Development Committee Members interview Nii Addy, Ph.D. and Marisa Spann, M.P.H., Ph.D. |
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Nii Addy, Ph.D.
Interviewed by:
Robin L. Aupperle, Ph.D.
Career Development Committee Member
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Marisa Spann, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Interviewed by:
Karen K. Szumlinski, Ph.D.
Career Development Committee Chair
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In an effort to promote the Career and Diversity Resource pages of the ACNP Website, the Career Development Committee is developing a series of interviews with underrepresented minority members of the College to ask them
how ACNP has influenced their careers.
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Career Development Committee Latest Blog |
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Check out the latest blog from the Career Development Committee!
Early Career Scientists: The Importance of Having a Business Plan
Mercedes Perez-Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.
Career Development Committee Member
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2023 Officer and Council Election Results |
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This election was carried out in accordance with Article VII, Section 3 and Article IX, Section 2 of the ACNP Bylaws, and its results are binding.
Terms for the newly-elected officers will begin at the conclusion of the ACNP Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Congratulations to the newly elected leadership!
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President-Elect
Helen S. Mayberg, M.D.
Director, Center of Advanced Circuit Therapeutics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Council Member
Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D.
Professor
Washington University
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Council Member
Colleen A. McClung, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefing |
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The Long-Haul Neurological and Psychological Impacts from COVID-19 |
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On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the American Brain Coalition (ABC) joined the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in cooperation with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, to co-host a virtual congressional briefing addressing Long-Haul Neurological and Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 and the Brain. The briefing featured opening remarks by Representative Earl Blumenauer and Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers, co-chairs of the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, along with two expert speakers who have been conducting and following the research emerging on Long COVID along with a patient advocate who provided a firsthand account of the devastating neurological manifestations of Long COVID. Lori McMahon, Ph.D., Government & Publications Affairs Committee Chair for the Society of Neuroscience, moderated the session.
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The bipartisan Congressional Neuroscience Caucus promotes a better understanding of how the brain develops, functions, and ages. Co-chaired by Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the caucus seeks to raise awareness about the millions of Americans afflicted with neurological disorders or mental illnesses. The American Brain Coalition has teamed up with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus in hosting and organizing events that focus on neuroscience. |
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The College partnered with the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) to select distinguished young scientists from the 2021 Travel Award class to be part of SfN's Annual Hill Day event. Any interested 2021 Travel Awardees were asked to submit a statement of interest in public service or advocacy, a statement of their experience volunteering in governmental education efforts, advocacy outreach or elections as well as an updated C/V for review by both the chairs of the Education and Training Committee and Liaison Committee.
The following distinguished young scientists from the 2021 Travel Award class attended the virtual Hill Day events on March 22-24, 2022. The attendees shared with the College what the SfN Hill Day events meant to them.
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Jorge Avila, Ph.D.
Rutgers University
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Brianna George, B.A.
Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Catherine Moore, Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University
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Employment and Grant Opportunities |
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To see a list of new employment and grant opportunities in the field of neuropsychopharmacology, please click below: |
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35th ECNP Congress: Call for Proposals |
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Call for Proposals: New Medication Symposium |
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The new Medication Symposium is a special symposium dedicated to clinical trials of new compounds, including proof of concept and post-marketing studies, using data from human trials.
To learn more and submit your new medication at the 35th ECNP Congress,
please click here. The deadline to submit is May 30, 2022.
The 35th ECNP Congress will take place October 15-18, 2022 in Vienna, Austria.
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To see a list of upcoming meetings in the field of neuropsychopharmacology, click here.
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For a full listing of the ACNP Staff in the Executive Office, click here.
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