The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology: 65 Years of History.

Abstract

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (JCP), published continuously since its founding in 1961, is the principal biomedical publication of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP), and is one of the first scientific journals devoted to the discipline of clinical pharmacology. In its 65 years, more than 8000 scientific papers have appeared in the pages of JCP, leading to literature citations exceeding 66,000 in number. Eight distinguished and visionary scientists-beginning with the late McKeen Cattell-have served as Editors-in-Chief over the lifetime (so far) of the Journal, and have guided the growth and maturation of JCP. Other names linked with the early history of JCP and ACCP include Harry Gold, Duncan E. Hutcheon, Nathaniel T. Kwit, Benjamin Calesnick, and Arthur D. Herrick. The ACCP annually presents the McKeen Cattell Award-in honor of the first Editor-to the author of the top scientific paper during the proceeding year. The ACCP looks forward to the continuing development and broadening visibility of JCP as a biomedical publication devoted to excellence in both biomedical research and professional education in the essential field of clinical pharmacology.