John Geddes, Professor of Epidemiological Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and honorary consultant psychiatrist at Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, has been named Psychiatric Academic of the Year 2010 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The annual Royal College of Psychiatry Awards mark the highest level of achievement within psychiatry, and are designed to recognise and reward excellent practice in the field of mental health.
Professor Geddes was presented with his award by Professor Eve Johnstone, from the University of Edinburgh, at a prestigious ceremony held at the Royal Society of Medicine on 16 November 2010.
Professor Dinesh Bhugra, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said: “On behalf of the College, I heartily congratulate Professor Geddes. The Royal College of Psychiatry Awards bring national recognition to those mental health professionals who are doing brilliant work to help improve our understanding of mental illness and deliver the best possible care to patients.”
Professor John Geddes said “I am honoured to have been awarded this award and delighted to accept it. Our research depends on the efforts of the skills and hard work of the whole research team and, crucially, the contribution of our wonderful patients who both inspire the research and participate in our studies. “
Published: 19 November 2010