Mr Hossam Abdalla reappointed as Authority member
08 September 2010
The HFEA is today announcing that Mr Hossam Abdalla has been reappointed to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the independent regulator for fertility treatment and embryo research. The reappointment runs until the end of September 2011.
Mr Abdalla is the Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic at the Lister Hospital, London. He has been a member of the Authority since January 2004 and his appointment has been made in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA) Code of Practice.
Professor Lisa Jardine, Chair of the HFEA, said:
“I look forward enormously to continue working with Sam. His commitment and experience make a valuable contribution to the Authority.”
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| Mr Hossam Abdalla | |
| Re-appointment | 30/09/2010 to 29/09/2011 |
| Remuneration | £7,882 per annum |
| Declared political activity in the last five years | None |
| Other ministerial appointments held | None |
All non-executive appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees political activity (if any declared) to be made public.
- Further information about HFEA members, including short biographies, can be found on the HFEA website: http://www.hfea.gov.uk/124.html
- The HFEA is the independent regulator for IVF treatment and embryo research. Our role is to protect patients and the public interest, to drive improvement in the treatment and research sectors and to provide information to the public and policymakers about treatment and research.
- The HFEA was set up in August 1991 as part of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990. The HFEA’s principal tasks are to license and monitor clinics that carry out in vitro fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination (AI) and human embryo research. The HFEA also regulates the storage of gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos.
For further information please contact the HFEA press office on 020 7291 8226 or email press.office@hfea.gov.uk
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