Iain has been Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon St Bartholomew's, The Royal London Hospital & Homerton Hospitals since 1989. Iain was appointed to a professorship in 2007. He founded the United Kingdom Oral Cancer Research Group. Iain has written for many publications and is in great demand as a lecturer and expert media commentator. He has been nominated for the 2008 Beacon Award for New Initiatives in charity.

Read more about Professor Hutchison

Professor Hutchison talks about facial surgery for TED

Fran's background is in psychology but has worked in numerous fields including IT, developing distance learning programmes, clinical trials. She was a member of the PACTS (Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety) from 2001 until 2003. Her publications cover a diverse range of psychotropic substances. She has presented at many conferences both in the UK and overseas.

Louise graduated in Medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital and has experience working in clinical and laboratory based cancer research, genetic counselling and medical journalism.

Sharon started working at Saving Faces in January 2006 after graduating in MSc Psychology. She is the Trial Co-ordinator for the SEND study, which is looking at the long-term effectiveness of Selective Elective Neck Dissection for the treatment of early oral cancers. She has also worked on a variety of research projects including the school intervention studies on reducing binge drinking and smoking.

Meryl is a Study Site Coordinator for Saving Faces. She assists surgeons, affiliated staff and participant patients in their involvement in the various research projects undertaken by the charity. Meryl is a Registered Nurse with several years experience working in Clinical Trials.

Clio completed her MSc in Medical Anthropology and is fascinated by the social causes and consequences of ill health. She has worked on various projects, such as the SEND trial. In late 2011, she returned to University to study medicine but is still involved with the Expert Patient Helpline is currently managing and expanding our network of student supporters.

Sarah has extensive laboratory experience with a background in cancer genetics. In 2008, she completed an MSc in Science Communications and is returning to research after a spell in scientific publishing. She is currently working on the SEND trial, and the Expert Patient Helpline, as well as managing the Saving Faces website and social media presence.

Muna is working as a Clinical Researcher at Saving Faces. She has a Degree in Social Policy and is at present undertaking a MSc in Research Methods. She is currently working on various research projects including the SEND trial, the football injury study, and a new initiative to set up a Saving Faces patient choir.

Sam graduated with a degree in Politics and went on to work for an international HIV/AIDS organisation. She has lived in Zambia for 6 months working on the United Nation's World Food Programme and recently completed a Masters in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She has written policy reports for the National AIDS Trust and currently works on the charity's accounts and donor database.