One of the University of Aberdeen's acknowledged experts in women's health tomorrow (Friday, September 24) takes over the reins of the British organisation which promotes excellence and advancement in that field.
Professor Allan Templeton has been elected President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Prior to his new post, he was Honorary Secretary of the organisation - a post he has held for the last six years.
Professor Templeton, Regius Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University, said: “This is a very special privilege and I am pleased and honoured to be given the opportunity to lead my speciality at this time.
“I look forward to the challenges and to establishing effective working relationships with those concerned with the organisation and delivery of medical care, especially to women, throughout the country.”
Professor Neva Haites, Head of the University's College of Life Sciences and Medicine, added: “We are delighted to see that Professor Templeton's eminence in the area of women's reproductive health has been recognised by his election to this national post.
“His wide experience in contributing to improved health care for women comes from his own research as well as his contribution to professional groups. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is fortunate to have him as their next President.”
Professor Templeton has chaired the Board for the National Collaborating Centre for Women and Children's Health and also sits on the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health. He has also advised the Department of Health on a number of issues relating to women's health.
Within the Royal College, Professor Templeton has chaired the Subspecialty Committee, the Scientific Advisory Committee, the Guideline and Audit Committee and also has responsibility for Clinical Standards and Clinical Governance.
Professor Templeton has clinical and research interests in several aspects of women's health, including infertility, in vitro fertilisation, fertility control and the prevention of pelvic infection.