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Sidney Kennedy
Professor of Psychiatry at University of Toronto
Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy is a renowned figure in the field of Psychiatry, holding the position of Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and serving as the Director of the Centre for Depression and Suicide Research at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
With a distinguished career, Dr. Kennedy is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and is highly regarded as an international leader in Mood and Anxiety Disorders Research and Education.
His extensive work encompasses a wide array of focus areas including new drug evaluations, neuroimaging, neurostimulation therapies, the impact of personality factors on depression, antidepressant effects on sexual function, and the formulation of treatment guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder.
Dr. Kennedy has held notable positions such as the Past President of the International Society for Affective Disorders, former President of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and founding chair of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
In addition, he serves as the Principal Investigator of the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND) and is affiliated with prestigious organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum.
With a prolific publication record, Dr. Kennedy has authored over 400 peer-reviewed publications and 11 books, with notable works like 'Treating Depression Effectively: Applying Clinical Guidelines' and 'Psychotropic Drugs Fast Facts' among others. He also actively participates in various editorial and advisory boards.
Dr. Kennedy's educational background includes studying Medicine at Queen's University Belfast, where he pursued MBBCh BAO, and specializing in Neuroendocrinology with an MD thesis from the same university.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kennedy has held significant positions such as Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the University Health Network and Director of Clinical Research at CAMH, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the field of Psychiatry.