Bassel H. Al Wattar

Bassel H. Al Wattar is an Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University. He serves as Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Unit and leads the Anglia Ruskin Clinical Trials Unit (ARCTU), focusing on health technology assessment and evidence synthesis in women's health. Dual-trained as a clinical gynaecologist and academic researcher, he is accredited by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the British Menopause Society.

• MD in Medicine and Surgery, Damascus University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education, Cardiff University
• PhD in Biomedical Science, Queen Mary University of London
• Certificate of Completion of Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

His research spans menstrual health, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and assisted reproductive technology. Recent publications emphasize systematic reviews, network meta-analyses, and core outcome sets in reproductive medicine, including work on embryo transfer optimization, miscarriage management, and pregnancy complications.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Scientific Editor, BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Bassel supervises MD, PhD, MSc, and BSc students in women’s health research and has secured significant research funding from organizations like the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), The Waterloo Foundation, and The EGA Hospital Charity. He also hosts the Menopause Symposium, a platform for disseminating evidence-based menopause care.