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Andrew Wemyss Horne is a Scottish clinical academic gynaecologist based at the University of Edinburgh.
Education
[edit]He graduated with an MB ChB from the University of Edinburgh in 1994 and later completed a PhD at Imperial College London in 2002, focusing on reproductive biology.[1] Horne undertook postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology, gaining experience in both clinical and academic medicine.
Career
[edit]Horne is Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Edinburgh and serves as Director of the Centre for Reproductive Health.[2] He is also an Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist with NHS Lothian and is Co-Director of EXPPECT, an initiative integrating clinical care and research for women with pelvic pain and endometriosis.[3] Horne holds several other leadership roles, including Specialty Advisor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland.[4]
Research
[edit]Horne's research focuses on the mechanisms and treatment of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy. His work spans laboratory science, translational medicine, and clinical trials, with an emphasis on improving diagnosis and developing novel medical treatments for women's health conditions.[4][5] He has led major research projects, including the ENDO1000 study, which uses machine learning to improve the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.[6]
Horne has published over 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles and contributed to national and international clinical guidelines in women's health.[7] He has also co-authored a book for patients on endometriosis.[8]
Media activity
[edit]Horne is active in media outreach, regularly providing expert commentary on women's health issues, particularly endometriosis and pelvic pain. He has contributed to public discussions and awareness campaigns through interviews and articles in both scientific and mainstream outlets.[9][10][11][12]
Professional roles and affiliations
[edit]- Director, Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh
- Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Edinburgh
- Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist, NHS Lothian
- Co-Director, EXPPECT Edinburgh
- Specialty Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- President of the World Endometriosis Society[13]
- Trustee to Endometriosis UK[14]
- Co-Editor-in-Chief, Reproduction and Fertility[15]
Honours and fellowships
[edit]Horne has been elected a Fellow of several professional bodies, including:
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd)
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin)
- Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE)[16]
- Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci)[17]
Selected publications
[edit]Horne has authored or co-authored more than 200 scientific papers, with a focus on endometriosis, pelvic pain, and early pregnancy. His work has been widely cited in the field of reproductive health.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Professor Andrew Horne". edwebprofile. 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Centre for Reproductive Health". University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "EXPPECT Edinburgh". NHS Lothian. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Professor Andrew Horne". edwebprofile. 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Horne group | Centre for Reproductive Health". CRH Research Group. 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Endo1000 | The UK-wide Endometriosis Research Project".
- ^ a b "Google Scholar". Google Scholar.
- ^ "Endometriosis". Penguin Books. 5 March 2018.
- ^ Jackson, Gabrielle (9 August 2023). "'It's really only the beginning': Are we on the cusp of a breakthrough in endometriosis?". The Guardian.
- ^ "The first endometriosis drug in four decades is on the horizon". The Economist.
- ^ "Endometriosis expert insists more funding is needed to fight invisible disease". The Scottish Sun. 14 November 2019.
- ^ "'Feels like barbed wire': Endometriosis - the condition with no cure". Sky News.
- ^ "World Endometriosis Society". World Endometriosis Society. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Celebrating Volunteers Week: Professor Andrew Horne announced as new Trustee | Endometriosis UK". Endometriosis UK.
- ^ "Reproduction and Fertility". Bioscientifica. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Professor Andrew Horne". Royal Society of Edinburgh.
- ^ "Professor Andrew Wemyss-Horne - Fellow Profile". Academy of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 14 July 2025.