The appointment will run from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020.
The Human Tissue Authority is responsible for the regulation of activities concerning the removal, storage, use and disposal of human tissue for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Vaughan Gething said:
“I am pleased William Horne has agreed to continue work on the Human Tissue Authority Board.
“I am confident he will continue to actively contribute to the Board and his wealth of experience will remain of great benefit to the Authority.
“I wish him well in the continuation of his role.”
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