Our specialised team from all disciplines advancing research into pelvic pain and its management. Professor Andrew Horne (PhD, FRCOG, FRCP Edin, FRCSEd, FRSE) Co-Director of EXPPECT Edinburgh Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Edinburgh Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist, NHS Lothian Contact details Email: Andrew.Horne@ed.ac.uk Jackie Young (University PA) Email: Jackie.Young@ed.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 131 242 6988 Fiona Elliot (NHS secretary) Email: fiona.elliot@luht.scot.nhs.uk Tel: +44 (0) 131 242 2525 Please contact Fiona Elliot regarding any personal clinical matters. Tel: +44 (0) 131 242 2525 Web: Andrew Horne's X/Twitter In 1999, Andrew Horne obtained a competitive entry Clinical Training Fellowship from the Medical Research Council and used this opportunity to complete a PhD focused principally on the role of the endometrium (womb lining) in reproduction at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at Imperial College London. Back in Edinburgh, he completed his core clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology between 2002 and 2005. During this time he combined his research interest with the development of laparoscopic (key hole surgery) skills as a Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Endoscopy with the University of Toronto in 2005 until his appointment as a Clinical Lecturer in Edinburgh later that year. In 2010, he was appointed as a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Gynaecologist in Edinburgh. He subsequently developed both clinical and research interests in pelvic pain and endometriosis, and established EXPPECT Edinburgh. He was awarded a Personal Chair at the University of Edinburgh in 2014. He is President-elect of the World Endometriosis Society and Trustee to Endometriosis UK. He is Co-Editor in Chief of Reproduction and Fertility. He is the Past Chair of the Academic Board at the RCOG, Past Chair of the ESHRE Special Interest Group for Endometriosis and Endometrial Disorders, Past UK ESHRE National Representative, and a recent member of the NICE and ESHRE Endometriosis Guideline Committees. Professor Horne became an Associate Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists in 2019. In 2020, he was awarded Fellowship ad hominem of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In 2021, in recognition of his research into pelvic pain and endometriosis, he was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Professor Horne is Scientific Advisor to the Scottish Chief Medical Officer for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. HTML Dr Lucy Whitaker (MBChB, MD, MSc, MRCOG) Image Honorary Consultant, NHS Lothian. Senior Clinical Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh.Lucy Whitaker graduated from the University of Edinburgh and after two years in Christchurch Women’s Hospital in New Zealand, undertook her obstetric and gynaecology training in Edinburgh and South East Scotland. After obtaining a Scotland wide competitive entry advanced training post in endometriosis and minimal access surgery, she spent the final four years of her postgraduate training in Edinburgh as part of the EXPPECT nationally recognised BSGE Endometriosis Centre. Alongside clinical training, she completed an MSc in Surgical Sciences with her thesis focusing on prevalence of neuropathic pain in women with chronic pelvic pain, and an MD. She is Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Edinburgh, and Consultant Gynaecologist in NHS Lothian. HTML Dr Lorraine Harrington (MBChB, Bsc (Hons) Immunology, MRCP, FRCA, FFPMRCA) Image Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, NHS LothianLorraine Harrington is a Consultant in Pain Medicine working throughout Lothian. Whilst completing her pain training in Edinburgh and Tayside, Lorraine successfully passed her FFPMRCA and was awarded the Distinction Medal for highest performing candidate. In addition to her general interest in pain, Lorraine has a specialist interest in men and women suffering from abdomino-pelvic pain. Lorraine is committed to driving forward research into pain, such that treatments to reduce suffering and improve quality of life can be developed. She is the Principal Investigator for two international multi-centre drug trials looking at the development of new pain medication. Additionally, Lorraine has recently edited the 'Acute Pain' chapter within 'Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia'.When not involved with pain, Lorraine is a Consultant Anaesthetist based at St John's Hospital, Livingston. HTML Dr Sarah Young (MA (Hons), D.Clin.Psy.) Image Clinical Psychologist, NHS LothianSarah Young completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Glasgow. She has worked in various settings as a psychologist, including currently in the Pain Management Service at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. She has an interest in the role of psychology in helping people to cope with the impact of chronic pain on their lives. HTML Ms Rosa Mackenzie (MSc) Image Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, NHS LothianRosa Mackenzie graduated from Queen Margaret University with an MSc in Physiotherapy (distinction). Subsequently she trained in Manchester where she specialised in musculoskeletal (MSK) and pelvic health physiotherapy, and completed Units 1 and 2 of the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine. She is also on the TAPER-Pain research team based at Keele University, looking into standardising activity pacing as an intervention for the management of long-standing pain conditions. Therefore, she uses skills and knowledge from MSK, Pelvic Health and Pain Management to assess and treat those with pelvic pain conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunction. HTML Mrs Mia Jiang Image Clinical Nurse Specialist, NHS LothianMia first qualified as a registered nurse in China in 1989 and worked in gynaecology, general medicine and infectious disease wards as a staff nurse. Mia then retrained at Edinburgh Napier University and qualified as a staff nurse in 2014. After working on a gynaecology inpatient ward for about three years, she developed an interest in endometriosis and pelvic pain and became an endometriosis and pelvic pain nurse specialist in August 2022. HTML Miss Dayna Heggan (BSc (Hons)) Image Dietitian, NHS LothianDayna Heggan is a qualified registered Dietitian recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics from Glasgow Caledonian University. Throughout her career, Dayna has gained extensive experience in various clinical settings, including working as a dietitian in colorectal and critical care at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital.Currently, she is a part of the EXPPECT team, where she uses her expertise to help individuals manage and alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms. Dayna is particularly passionate about using dietary modifications and lifestyle changes to empower patients, aiming to enhance their overall quality of life through these tailored interventions. HTML Dr Ooi Thye Chong (RN, L. Ac, MPH, PhD) Image Lecturer in Integrative Medicine, University of EdinburghOoi Thye Chong earned her PhD from the University of Edinburgh (UK) and a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a focus on women’s health, from Columbia University, New York (USA). She is a Registered Nurse (USA, UK) and a National Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist (USA). Her career spans the USA and United Kingdom. She was the head of successful Integrative Medicine programmes which she created in the New York University Langone Perlmutter Cancer Centre and the St Vincent’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, New York, USA. As part of the EXPPECT Pelvic Pain Team at the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Dr Chong has used a combination of acupuncture, visualisation, affirmations, breathwork, essential oil and inner sensing to affect the patients’ physical and the subtle non-physical aspects of their pain. This Alchemical healing approach can result in an enhanced inner and outer self. Dr Chong is passionate about creating a therapeutic patient-clinician relationship, alleviating the patient's suffering and tapping into their innate inner healing power. Dr Chong’s passion is reflected in her book “Acupuncture for chronic pelvic pain in women”, published by Singing Dragon, an imprint of Hachette. She has also published papers on acupuncture and chronic pelvic pain. Currently, she is investigating the impact of traditional Chinese herbs on women’s reproductive health. The knowledge gained will greatly enhance her second book which she is working on. HTML This article was published on 2024-09-10