In the Media
Patron Baroness Helena Kennedy KC appears on Private Passions on BBC Radio 3
Saving Faces Patron Baroness Helena Kennedy KC appeared on Private Passions on BBC Radio 3.
Read MoreProfessor Hutchison features in documentary ‘In a Blink of an Eye’
Following his comments on the atrocious events happening in Iran of Iranian forces shooting at
Read MoreProfessor Hutchison comments on the Iranian forces shooting female protesters – The Guardian, 8th December 2022
Professor Hutchison comments on the appalling events happening in Iran of Iranian forces shooting at
Read MoreGlobal VRiMS
The UK’s surgical research charity Saving Faces and its national research centre NFORC are proud
Read MoreNew PCR test for oral cancer set to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment
qMIDS, the world’s first rapid oral cancer test, has been developed by Queen Mary University
Read MoreBAOMS Chair Patrick Magennis comments on the SEND publication in The OTJ Journal November 2019 issue
“This open access paper funded by charity Saving Faces and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is
Read MoreSaving Faces SEND Study Publication Interview with Prof Iain Hutchison – BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, 24 October 2019
Listen to Prof Iain Hutchison on BBC Radio 4 The Today Programme with Sarah Smith
Read MoreFacial Injuries – The Lancet, 27 January 2018
Following our eye-opening conference with The Royal Society of Medicine on 22nd January 2018 to
Read MorePreventing Domestic Violence – The Hippocratic Post , 18 January 2018
“Some of the most terrible facial injuries I have ever had to deal with have
Read More3D printouts used to rebuild bike crash victim’s face – BBC Website, 7 January 2017
Professor Iain Hutchison spoke to the BBC about the use of 3D printed models to
Read MoreThe Guinea Pig Club – BBC Four, 21 October 2016
Professor Iain Hutchison features in The Guinea Pig Club documentary on BBC Four.
Read MoreProf Hutchison collaboration with turner-prize nominated artists Jane and Louise Wilson, The Northern Echo, September 2016
Working closely with Professor Iain Hutchison, Turner-prize nominated artists Jane and Louise Wilson are exhibiting
Read MoreWhy I gave up nicotine when I was 13 – The Hippocratic Post, 30th April 2016
“There isn’t a particular patient who has made me want to stop smoking because I
Read MoreAcid attacks – A challenge for reconstructive surgeons – The Hippocratic Post, 17th March 2016
“As a surgeon I don’t want to sound defeatist, but surgery is not the best
Read MoreThe genesis of the Saving Faces Art Project – The Lancet, 1 June 2015
Professor Iain Hutchison presented his lecture on the Saving Faces Art Project on 15 April
Read More‘Stitching up people’s faces in casualty excited me’ – The Telegraph, 08 April 2015
Professor Hutchison opens his home to the Telegraph for a whirlwind tour of his life
Read MoreThe Woman With No Face featuring Tambu Makinzi – Channel 5 & Netflix, 14 September 2015
Tambu Makinzi is a 27 year old mum of one from Zimbabwe and lives in
Read MoreOne to One with Iain Hutchison – BBC Radio 4, 14 April 2015
For those who missed out the first time, the BBC radio 4 programme, One to
Read MoreOpen letter from surgeons calls for end to “Dental Care Lottery” – The Telegraph, 6th April 2015
In an open letter to The Telegraph, a group of prominent surgeons, including Saving Faces’
Read MoreSaving Faces at Naughton Gallery, Culture Northern Ireland, 9th January 2015
Exhibit portraits of patients suffering from facial cancer, illness or injury by Mark Gilbert
Read MoreFix your bike face – Evening Standard, 5 January 2015
Pioneering surgeons at The Royal London Hospital are repairing our broken cyclists.
Read MoreIf my face upsets you, it’s your problem not mine – The Telegraph, 15 December 2014
Jenna Corbin, works as a paralegal and charity volunteer. She also has a large and
Read MoreLaunch of world’s first facial injury research centre – Evening Standard, 25 November 2014
The launch of The National Facial, Oral and Oculoplastic Research Centre (NFORC) was featured in
Read MoreImproving the prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma in 2013 – British Dental Journal, 8 November 2013
Professor Iain Hutchison’s editorial for the British Dental Journal to coincide with Mouth Cancer Action
Read MoreThe hidden cost of mouth cancer – BBC, 11 May 2013
Professor Iain Hutchison urges that all dental implants should be fitted to patients diagnosed with
Read MoreThat’s disgusting – BBC Radio 4, The Forum, 5 January 2013
Why do we react to “disgusting” stimuli, the way we do? Professor Iain Hutchison joins
Read MoreEmbarrassing Bodies Cancer Special – Channel 4, 18 October 2012
One of our supporters, Josh, features in the Embarrassing Bodies, Stand Up to Cancer special
Read MoreMorning Stories talks to Iain Hutchison – Radio WGBH, 28 August 2012
Professor Iain Hutchison speaks on US-based podcast, Morning Stories, about his work and Saving Faces.
Read MoreMost comprehensive face transplant revealed – Channel 4, 28 March 2012
Professor Iain Hutchison comments on the “Most comprehensive face transplant revealed.” Read more here: https://www.channel4.com/news/most-comprehensive-face-transplant-revealed
Read MoreLynda’s Story – Woman’s Own, 30 January 2012
In 2010, Lynda French suffered a terrible car accident which left her skull split in
Read MoreConnie’s Story – Daily Mail and The Telegraph, 23 Aug 2011
“For three years, she had to put up with cruel taunts because of a condition
Read MoreThe high price of face transplants – The Telegraph, 27 Mar 2011
As surgeons prepare for the first British face transplant, Laura Donnelly of the Telegraph examines
Read MoreBattling Graham gets his life back – Eversham Journal, 21 Feb 2011
Saving Faces patient, Graham Hall has been hailed as “an inspiration” in the Eversham Journal.
Read MorePutting on a brave face – Pride Magazine
Professor Hutchison’s patient speaks about her experiences in Pride Magazine.
Read MoreNew faces special – Surgery just to look normal, Chat Magazine
Prof Hutchison’s patients speak about their face and experiences in Chat Magazine.
Read MoreRegina’s Story, BBC Inside Out, 6 Decemeber 2010
Saving Faces has been involved in the treatment of a young girl with a large
Read MoreCelebrity Quitters – Channel 5, 28 January 2010
Saving Faces was featured in episode 9 of Celebrity Quitters, the Channel Five series in
Read MoreHow could anybody love me? – Real People
Professor Hutchison’s patient speaks about his face and confidence in Real People.
Read MoreIain Hutchison operates on young girl with rare tumour
After hearing about the plight of an 18 year old Zimbabwean girl, Iain Hutchison offered
Read MoreFace surgery patients to grow their own bones – The Times, 10 May 2009
Professor Hutchison featured in the Times for attempting to grow replacement bone from a patient’s
Read MoreFace transplant ‘double success’ – BBC, 21 August 2008
Following the surgical success of two full face transplants in China and France, Professor Iain
Read MoreThe Man With No Face – Channel 5, 26 Mar 2008
The story of Jose Mestre from Portugal attracted considerable media attention after Professor Iain Hutchison
Read MoreThe Saving Faces and Reconstruction Debate – The Guardian/BBC, 4 March 2008
The Saving Faces debate on The Face and Reconstruction, which took place on 4th March
Read MoreThe face of the future by Iain Hutchison – The Guardian, 4 March 2008
Facial reconstruction is making great advances, and may soon enter the realm of science fiction.
Read MoreIain Hutchison: The face of the face – The Guardian, Opinion, 4 March 2008
Facial reconstruction is making great advances, and may soon enter the realm of science fiction.
Read MoreFighting the curse of the face eating tumour – The Telegraph, 3rd December 2007
Professor Hutchison featured in an article in The Telegraph, titled “Fighting the curse of the
Read MoreSaving Faces’ initiative to reduce underage binge drinking, Telegraph Magazine, 2007
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Read MoreKelly’s Story – The Times, 25 February 2006
Reproduced from The Times. 25th February 2006. Kelly Smith, 21, lives in Yorkshire. Aged 15,
Read MoreCheck-up focus on oral health – BBC Radio 4, 10 March 2006
Prof Iain Hutchison talks to Barbara Myers in a radio phone-in on oral health.
Read MoreMore than skin deep by Iain Hutchison – Opinion, The Guardian, 30 October 2006
The prospect of face transplants prompts important questions of identity and appearance. The news that
Read MoreI refuse to hide my face away – The Telegraph, 7th August 2006
Professor Hutchison and Chair of Trustees, Elliott Bernerd featured in an article in The Telegraph,
Read MoreExperts mull face transplant bid – BBC, 21 June 2006
Professor Iain Hutchison comments on the future of face transplant following a bid by the
Read MoreA gallery of faces remade, Philadelphia, 2006
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in multiple news outlets in Philadelphia.
Read MoreCase notes – BBC Radio 4, 23 May 2006
Prof Iain Hutchison talks to Dr Mark Porter in an episode of Case Notes about
Read MoreRebecca: Girl who was given back her face, Evening Times, 8 April 2006
One of Professor Hutchison’s patient features in the Evening Times.
Read MoreSchools stop smoking project – Radio Five Drive, 27 March 2006
Steve Clarke from Tabor School in Braintree, Essex talked about the Saving Faces smoking project
Read MoreSaving Faces, Art that heals – Gateway, 14 February 2006
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in Gateway when the project was
Read MoreHow to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon – BMJ Careers, 28 January 2006
The British Medical Journal Careers section, tells us what it takes to become an oral
Read MoreTed Kooser, poet and pulitzer prize winner speaks at the ‘Saving Faces: Art and Medicine’ exhibition, January 2006
Ted Kooser, poet and Pulitzer prize winner, also a survivor of head and neck cancer
Read MoreProf Hutchison presents at the Art and Medicine Exhibition – 13th January 2006
Professor Hutchison presents the Saving Faces Art Project at the Art and Medicine Exhibition on
Read MoreArt of Medicine, The City Weekly, 11 January 2006
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The City Weekly when the
Read MoreFace to Face, Lincoln Journal Star, 3 January 2006
The Saving Faces Art project by Mark Gilbert featured in two articles in the Lincoln
Read MoreWoman has first face transplant – BBC, 30 November 2005
Prof Iain Hutchison comments on the first every face transplant operation that took place in
Read MoreGo-ahead for first full face transplants – The Guardian, 16 December 2005
Professor Iain Hutchison warned that full face transplant rejections could be a serious issue.
Read MoreProf Iain Hutchison on face transplants – The Independent, 12 Dec 2005
Prof Iain Hutchison comments on face transplants for The Independent’s, Independent Voices section.
Read MoreWhat would it be like to walk around in someone else’s face? – The Observer, The Guardian, 4 December 2005
Professor Hutchison comments on “What would it be like to walk around in someone else’s
Read MoreI’m really going to try to give up now – BBC, 18 November 2005
Following Prof Iain Hutchison’s talk to pupils at a secondary school about the danger warnings
Read MoreNew licensing laws raise mouth cancer fears – The Telegraph, 16th November 2005
Professor Hutchison featured in an article in The Telegraph, titled “New licensing laws raise mouth
Read MoreSurgeons tackle folly of smoking – BBC, 13 November 2005
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons including Prof Iain Hutchison who specialise in the treatment of mouth
Read More“Saving Faces” exhibit of facial trauma and reconstruction opens at Yale, Dominican Today, 20th October 2005
The Saving Faces Art Project was showcased at the John Sade Ely House, Yale.
Read MoreTanked Up Teenagers – BBC Documentary, 28 September 2005
In a BBC documentary “Tanked up Teenagers“, Prof Iain Hutchison speaks to students about the
Read MoreThe University of Nebraska in Omaha received a grant to host the Saving Faces Art Project
The University of Nebraska in Omaha received a grant from the Nebraska Art Council to
Read MoreSaving Faces from one artist to another, Camden New Journal, 10 March 2005
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert features in Camden New Journal.
Read MoreImplants rebuild children’s faces – BBC, 12 January 2005
Professor Iain Hutchison emphasises the need for research on the use of implants to rebuild
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project, Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in the bulletin of Royal College
Read MoreWhy the whites of our eyes spell danger – BBC, 17 December 2004
Professor Iain Hutchison comments on a new US research that suggests that coming face-to-face with
Read MoreFace cancer shocks for child smoker, The Independent, 2004
The Saving Faces smoking prevention study featured in The Independent. Read full article below
Read MoreHow the brain recognises a face – BBC News, 13 December 2004
Iain Hutchison, Chief Executive of Saving Faces, comments on the research findings published by a
Read MoreSurgeons ‘rebuild’ patient’s face – BBC News, 13 October 2004
Iain Hutchison, Chief Executive of Saving Faces, comments on the success of the world’s first
Read MorePutting heads together, British Medical Association, 24 July 2004
Saving Faces launches a de Lotbinière Facial Surgery Research Centre in memory of Henry de
Read MoreArtificial bone hope for face operations – BBC News, 2 July 2004
Chief Executive Iain Hutchison comments on the advances of computer technology which could revolutionise facial
Read MoreWhat’s in a face? BBC News, 10 June 2004
When you look in the mirror you don’t just see a face. You see you.
Read MoreFace surgery research unit opens – BBC News, 10 June 2004
The launch of Saving Faces – The Facial Surgery Research Foundation in 2000 by Chief
Read MoreA Life in the Day with Professor Iain Hutchison – The Sunday Times Magazine, 11 April 2004
Saving Faces very own Professor Iain Hutchison has the spotlight shone in The Sunday Times
Read MoreThe future is looking better
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in an article. Read full article
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project, The Barts and The London Chronicle
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Barts and The London
Read MoreI just don’t know how they do it, Evening Standard, 18 November 2003
Professor Hutchison speaks to Allison Pearson about the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit at the Royal
Read MoreDown in the Mouth – The Observer, The Guardian, 28 September 2003
“From bad breath to a numb tongue and tight lips, oral health can be a
Read More‘What Are You Staring At? – BBC Ouch!, 11 August 2003
Chief Executive Iain Hutchison was featured in BBC Ouch!, which is a blog by the
Read MoreBarbara’s Story – Best Magazine, 5 Aug 2003
Barbara Alves was working as a model when a flesh-eating disease ravaged her face. As
Read MoreThe Saving Faces Art Project, The Link, 2003
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Link (the staff newspaper
Read MoreA happy ending to a harrowing tale, Guardian Series, 9 January 2003
Professor Hutchison speaks about A happy ending to a harrowing tale of one of his
Read MorePeople stare – but my beautiful boy’s a work of art, Best Magazine
One of Professor Hutchison’s patient and painting in the Saving Faces Art Project featured in
Read MoreHenry de Lotbinière – The Times Obituary, 8 Oct 2002
Reproduced from The Times, 8th of October 2002. “De Lotbinière refused to be cast down
Read MoreHead and neck wewsletter, Dimbleby Cancer Care Service, October 2002
The Saving Faces Art project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Guy’s and St Thomas’
Read MorePutting cancer into sharper focus – The Telegraph, 30th July 2002
Professor Hutchison featured in an article in The Telegraph, titled “Putting cancer into sharper focus”
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project at the Leeds City Art Gallery and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert was hosted at the the Leeds City
Read MoreClose up and personal, The Economist, 29 June 2002
Professor Hutchison speaks about Cy-scope, “A device used in metallurgy [which] should simplify the diagnosis
Read MoreI risked my child’s life to heal her face – The Mirror, 4 April 2002
One of Professor Hutchison’s patients, features in The Mirror. Read full article below
Read MorePainting What’s Left of Faces, Sometimes What’s Behind – The New York Times, 3 April 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project was featured in one of the world’s most renowned papers,
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert features in the BMJ, 1 April 2002
“Gilberts powerful portraits allow us to experience something of what the patients themselves may feel.
Read MoreHealth innovator: Iain Hutchison – The Guardian, 31 March 2002
Iain Hutchison fell in love with the human face during his medical training. Helping out
Read MoreDo the faces on these pages really speak volumes? Daily Express, 30 March 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert features in the Daily Express.
Read More‘Why should looking odd change your life?’ – The Guardian, 20 March 2002
“Henry de Lotbinière was a happily married man with a successful career as a barrister
Read MoreProfile of Artist, Mark Gilbert – Sunday Telegraph, 6 March 2002
For years, the portrait painter Mark Gilbert had no qualms about disappointing his sitters in
Read MoreFace exploration – Ham and High, March 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert features in the Ham and High. Read
Read MoreFace Facts, Art Review London, 2002
The Saving Faces Art project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Art Review London. Read
Read MoreAbout face – New Scientist, 16 February 2002
Professor Hutchison and Mark Gilbert speak to the the New Scientists about the Saving Faces
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project, Health Service Journal, 14 February 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Health Service Journal.
Read MoreThe scalpel and the easel, The Times
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Times. Read full article
Read MoreConstance’s Story – The Mirror, 24 January 2002
“When Constance was told she had cancer of the mouth she thought she would be
Read MoreSaving faces: art and medicine working together, The Lancet, 19 January 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Lancet.
Read MoreA mouthwash saved my life – Daily Express, 9 Jan 2002
“Nearly 4,000 people in Britain are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year, and it kills
Read MoreArtist aims to change attitudes – Evening Times, 8 January 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert features in the Evening Times.
Read MoreSaving Faces Art Project at The Glasgow School of Art – 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert was hosted at the Glasgow School of
Read MoreBold and Beautiful, Metro, 2002
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert was reviewed in The Metro.
Read MoreExhibition marks launch of face charity
The launch of Saving Faces was marked at the National Portrait Gallery hosting the Saving
Read MoreLet’s face it, art can help it, Clyde Post, 12 December 2001
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Clyde Post.
Read MoreThe art of Saving Faces – Stark Talk, 2001
Professor Hutchison speaks to Ed Stark on BBC Radio Scotland about the Saving Faces Art
Read MoreFacing cancer. Portraits that help to heal – South China Morning Post, 7 January 2001
The Saving Faces Art Project in collaboration with BP National Portrait award winning artist, Mark
Read MoreThe Saving Faces Art Project, The Guardian Guide, 16 September 2000
The Saving Faces Art project by Mark Gilbert featured in the The Guardian Guide.
Read MoreThe big show: Saving Faces, The Times, September 2000
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Times when it was
Read MoreUnfair treatment, The Times, 26 July 2000
Professor Hutchison comments on the government’s plan for the health service. Read the full article
Read MorePress cuttings from the Saving Faces launch, 2000
The Saving Faces launch featured in the Camden New Journal.
Read MoreFace Paintings, Daily Express, 1 July 2000
The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Daily Express.
Read MoreThey screwed my face back together – The Mirror, 29 June 2000
Professor Hutchison and one of his patients, Rhonda Gibbs, feature in The Mirror.
Read MoreWhy should I hide away? – The Guardian, 27 June 2000
We value beauty so highly that living with disfigured features can be unbearable. Angela Neustatter
Read MoreThe future is looking better – The Daily Telegraph, 27 June 2000
From the breast to the brain, and the lung to the prostate, it’s hard to
Read MoreAntonia’s Story – The Daily Telegraph, 27 June 2000
For more than a year, Antonia Danby draped her hair over her right eye. She
Read MoreRebuilding people’s faces and lives, BMJ, 1 April 2000
Professor Hutchison features in the Student BMJ in Rebuilding people’s faces and lives. Read the
Read MoreA tale of two Henrys, The Telegraph, 11 January 1997
Professor Hutchison’s patients, Henry de Lotbinière and Henry Ekpe, feature in The Telegraph. Read full
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