Global VRiMS

The UK’s surgical research charity Saving Faces and its national research centre NFORC are proud to support Professor Jag Dhanda of the

New 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 of London and an international team of

Tribute to our Patron Roger Graef OBE

All of us at Saving Faces are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Patron Roger Graef OBE. Roger was

Christmas Carols 2021

Thank you to all our supporters and friends – old and new – who attended this year’s Christmas Carols on Wednesday 15th

Our Patron, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has been named in the BBC 100 Women 2021

All of us at Saving Faces are immensely proud that Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has been named in the BBC 100 Women

Proceeds from sales of ‘The Quantum Engine’ by Nick Baker will be donated to Saving Faces

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and author, Nick Baker, has pledged to donate to Saving Faces for each sold copy of his

Geoff Chiu is taking on the IRONMAN 70.3

Updated on 30th September 2021 Mr Geoff Chiu completed the Ironman 70.3 Bolton in an incredible time of 6hours and 37minutes –

Saving Faces Patron Jonathan Pryce receives Knighthood

All of us at Saving Faces are incredibly proud that Patron Jonathan Pryce has been awarded a Knighthood for services to Drama

Our Chief Executive, Professor Iain Hutchison, on mortality

“All these people live on in our memories” Our Chief Executive, Professor Iain Hutchison, featured in episode 4 of the podcast ‘Prix

Saving Faces’ Patron Jonathan Pryce wins Actor award at BAFTA Cymru

  Many congratulations to our Patron Jonathan Pryce for winning the Actor award at BAFTA Cymru for his role as Cardinal Jorge

Geoff Chiu completed the Boundary Park Triathlon and Hever Castle Triathlon for Saving Faces!

Updated on 29th October 2020 Mr Geoff Chiu, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon,​ ​has completed two triathlons in two weeks to raise funds for

New publication shows uncertainty over the best way to treat wisdom tooth infection

Breaking news: A survey of 289 UK surgeons, led by Mr Geoff Chiu and conducted by Saving Faces and British Association of

Saving Faces SEND study was the top viewed paper in the British Journal of Cancer

We are thrilled to announce that the SEND paper, funded by Saving Faces, Elliott Bernerd and Cancer Research UK, was the top

Christmas Carols 2019

Thank you to all our supporters and friends – old and new – who attended this year’s Christmas Carols on Wednesday 18th

2020 Golden Globes Best Actor nomination for Saving Faces Patron, Jonathan Pryce

Our heartfelt congratulations to our patron and long-term supporter of the charity, Jonathan Pryce, on his Golden Globes nomination as Best Actor

Saving Faces supporter, Asif Kapadia, gives an inspirational interview on Desert Island Discs

Academy-Award film director and long-term Saving Faces supporter, gives a moving and an inspirational interview on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

BAOMS 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 ground-breaking. OMFS cancer surgeons from all over

Thank you to our Royal Parks Half Marathon runners!

A huge thank you to our supporters who ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon on 13th October 2019 to support Saving Faces!

Saving Faces 400k Coffee Morning Challenge

If everybody gives a little, we achieve a lot. Many of us now start the day with at least one coffee drunk

Saving 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 discussing the ground breaking results of the

Ground breaking UK research by Saving Faces on early mouth cancer could save 30,000 lives world wide every year

Headline News 17/10/2019: Findings of ground-breaking new surgical trial on mouth cancer published by the British Journal of Cancer The findings of

Frank Fletcher completes sponsored jumps for Saving Faces and in remembrance of former colleagues on 75th anniversary of D-Day

Ex-paratrooper Frank Fletcher completed two commemorative parachute drops for the 75th anniversary of D-Day (6th June 1944) to raise essential funds for

The family of Jaia held a charity event for Saving Faces!

In August 2019, the family of Jaia, who was operated on by Professor Hutchison in 2013 to remove a haemangioma on the

Happy 84th birthday Mary Oliver from Saving Faces

Today we celebrate the late Mary Oliver’s 84th birthday (10 September, 1935 – 17 January, 2019), a friend of Professor Iain Hutchison,

Patient Story – Recharged: How My Life Was Enriched by Adversity

Lin Woolmington, a supporter of Saving Faces, has published a book of an inspiring account of coping with depression and from experiencing

Rita Neto talks about her internship research experience at Saving Faces

My internship by Rita Pereira Neto I had my first contact with Saving Faces at the iMed Conference, a medical conference organised

Saving Faces researchers at BAOMS AAOMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2019

Saving Faces and NFORC attended the BAOMS with AAOMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2019 on the 3rd and 4th of July 2019 at

NFORC/BAOMS Collaborative Research Summit 2019 for medical students and trainees was a success

The hugely successful 2019 NFORC/BAOMS Collaborative Research Summit aimed at medical/dental students and trainees took place on 19th June 2019 at the

Launch of UCL Saving Faces Student Society and Art Exhibition

We’re excited to announce that the launch of the UCL Saving Faces Society held on Thursday 30th May 2019 was a huge

Thumbs up for D-Day parachute fundraising jumps by Frank Fletcher

Consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon and Saving Faces trustee, Mike Simpson, and his brother Keith Simpson, give ex-paratrooper Frank Fletcher the thumbs

Congratulations to Saving Faces Research Consultant, Zbys Fedorowicz, in his new post as Governor

We are delighted to share the news that Saving Faces’ Research Consultant, Zbys Fedorowicz, has been appointed an honorary post as Governor

75th D-Day anniversary fundraising parachute jumps with ex-para Frank Fletcher

Two commemorative parachute drops for the 75th anniversary of D-Day (6th June 1944) are set to raise essential funds for the National

Martin Griffiths and Barts Health Trauma team wins at BMJ Awards 2019

We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr Martin Griffiths (Lead Consultant for Trauma Surgery) and the rest of the Violence Reduction Trauma

NFORC-BOPSS Research Summit 2019

Surgeons, nurses, trainees and researchers from around the country gathered on the 9th May 2019 at the Richard Desmond Paediatric Ophthalmology Hospital,

Saving Faces supporter Dame Parveen Kumar wins awards for Outstanding Contribution to Health

Our warmest congratulations to Dame Parveen Kumar DBE who took home a very special award for Outstanding Contribution to Health at The

Kat Huggins is running the Edinburgh Marathon for Saving Faces!

Kat Huggins will be running her first marathon to raise money for Saving Faces on 26th May 2019.

Tribute to Mary Oliver from Saving Faces

Unbeknown to our supporters, Mary was kind and generous who had been a friend of Professor Iain Hutchison and a long-term supporter

Saving Faces supporters Mary Maloney & Anthony Maloney finish The Camino

We were delighted to catch up with long-term supporter and an ex-patient of Professor Iain Hutchison, Mary Elizabeth Maloney, who shared with

The Stone of Madness by Nick Baker is now published with proceeds from sales going to Saving Faces

Nick has recently fulfilled a lifelong ambition by publishing his first novel, The Stone of Madness, an urban fantasy/historical thriller. Nick has pledged

New Staff Update – Dr Zbys Fedorowicz

Saving Faces are delighted to welcome and introduce our newest member to the team, Dr Zbys Fedorowicz. Zbys joined us at the end

Sarah Furnell running the Edinburgh Half Marathon

Sarah Furnell was a long-standing researcher at Saving Faces for 7 years having worked on multiple research projects, a major national audit,

Well done to our 2018 marathon runner!

Huge congratulations and well done to our runner Jennifer Logan who took part in the 38th annual London Marathon for Saving Faces.

Life after facial trauma, domestic violence and knife crime conference

For the first seminar of the Medicine & Me series, we were invited by the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine to discuss

Christmas Carols 2017

A massive thank you to all our friends and supporters for attending our annual Christmas Carols on the evening of Friday 15th

An update on our dear friend, Pat Wicking

13/12/2017: It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and patron Patricia Wicking has passed away.

Professor Iain Hutchison speaks at the iMed Conference 9.0 on Innovation and Evaluation in Facial Surgery

Saving Faces Chief Executive, Professor Iain Hutchison, was one of many innovative speakers at this year’s iMed Conference 9.0 2017 in Lisbon.

Iain Hutchison and Quico Serrano in conversation with Félix Losada at Hay Festival 24 Septemeber 2017

Professor Iain Hutchison talks to Spanish surgeon Dr. Quico Serrano, who volunteers his skills to a range of medical organizations in the

Jaia’s family charity bake sale raises £400 for Saving Faces

On Friday 20th December 2013, Jaia underwent surgery which was carried out by Professor Hutchison, to remove a haemangioma on the bridge

Fundraising party for Gwen’s 80th birthday

On 17th of June, Gwendolen Davis celebrated her 80th birthday by raising funds for Saving Faces! She celebrated in style with a

Art students of the 60’s raised money for Saving Faces in memory of Geoffrey Rigden

A group of ex-art students of Somerset College of Art in the 1960’s, decided to hold an exhibition of their work and

Josh’s Epic Climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and Bike Ride Across the Rockies!

If you think climbing up Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak to raise funds for schools in Africa and head and neck cancer patients

Prof Hutchison presents at the Museum of Contemporary Art Krakow, Poland, 30 June 2016

Professor Hutchison presents the Saving Faces Art Project at the Museum of Contemporary Art Krakow, Poland, on 30th June 2016. At the

Well done to our London Marathon runners

A huge and hearty congratulations to our three runners, Kris Carroll, Stephanie Corns and Alex Lee who took part in the 36th

Alan Rickman’s last film and The Alan Rickman Professorship of Facial Surgery

On Tuesday 12th April, Saving Faces rolled out the red carpet for a preview screening of “Eye in the Sky”, Alan Rickman’s

Eye in the Sky Screening

A massive thank you to everyone who came along to our special charity preview of Eye in the Sky last night. We’ve

Eye in the Sky – Special Charity Screening

As many of you know, our patron, Alan Rickman sadly passed away early this year. It was a great loss to all

Meet our 2016 marathon runners

The 2016 London Marathon takes place on Sunday the 24th of April. We are proud to say, we have three fantastic runners

Prof Hutchison visits Beneden School

Thank you to Beneden School in Kent who are hosting the Saving Faces Art Exhibition as part of British Science Week.

Quiz in memory of Kuldeep Rehal

Kuldeep Rehal sadly passed away on the 29th of July after a battle with cancer. Since then his family and friends have

Oscar Win for Saving Faces Supporter, Asif Kapadia

Our heartiest congratulations to British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, who took home the “Best Documentary” Oscar last night for his film Amy.

Cinema screening in memory of Saving Faces Patron, Alan Rickman, 24 January 2016

The Phoenix Cinema in Finchley have offered to host a screening of “Robin Hood : Prince of Thieves” on Sunday 24 January 2016

Tribute to Alan Rickman from Prof Parveen Kumar

Since the sad passing of our patron, Alan Rickman, kind words and messages of condolence have been arriving from near and far.

Farewell to our wonderful patron, Alan Rickman

All of us at Saving Faces are devastated by the death of our wonderful patron Alan Rickman. As recently as November 2014

Trustee Simon Holmes takes home top prize in surgery category at the BMA book award

We are delighted to report that one of our Trustees and research collaborators, Simon Holmes, has been awarded a top prize at

Christmas Carols 2015

A big thank you to all our friends and supporters who attended our annual carol concert on Friday night. Once again we

Santa Run 2015

♫♪♫ ‘Tis the season to be jogging, fa la la la la…. ♪♫♪ A very special thank you to our Running Santas,

Professor Iain Hutchison delivers Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh lecture 25 September 2015

Internationally acclaimed facial surgeon Professor Iain Hutchison is to deliver the Dental Faculty’s Annie McNeil Lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons

We’ve moved!

After 10 months in temporary accomodation our offices have a new more permanent home at Mile End Hospital.

Our condolences to the family of Saving Faces Supporter, Raymond Mould

Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Saving Faces supporter, Raymond Mould, who passed away on the 13th of September, aged

Memorial Service for Trustee, Barrie Evans

A memorial service will be held for our trustee Barrie Thomas Evans FRCS, FFD, who passed away last month.

SEND study closes recruitment

Headline News 30/07/2015: Our Data Monitoring Committee applaud SEND recruitment. They find statistical significance in interim results and recommend trial closure to

HQIP awards National Head and Neck Cancer Audit contract to Saving Faces

Update 07/01/21 – This information is out-of-date. Please email hana@savingfaces.co.uk for the latest National Head and Neck Cancer Audit (HANA) updates. Interim

The Queen’s birthday honours

We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our patrons featured in the Queen’s birthday honours list this year.

Waves4Hope – The Final Challenge

It’s been an epic journey for the Waves4Hope team. It ended on Saturday (20th of June) in spectacular fashion with a 15-hour

The 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 2015 at the Royal Society of Medicine

Prof Hutchison in conversation with artist Maggi Hambling – May 2015

On May 12th, Saving Faces’ own, Iain Hutchison squared off against the formidable Maggi Hambling, as part of a series of events

‘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 in medicine, his family and what drove

The 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 Cape Town South Africa. She has been

Blog Post from Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts

Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts, Charles Saumarez Smith, attended the Royal Society of Medicine’s annual lecture on Art, Medicine

Patron Jon Snow to be honoured with BAFTA fellowship

A hearty congratulations to our patron, Channel 4 journalist, Jon Snow who will receive this year’s BAFTA fellowship. The annual award is

One 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 One with Iain Hutchison, will be re-broadcast

Welcome to our newest patron, Lord Clive Hollick

We are proud to report that Lord Clive Hollick has heartily agreed to become a Saving Faces patron. Lord Hollick has been

Names not Numbers – Spring Session

Saving Faces own, Prof Iain Hutchison was one of the distinguished speakers at this year’s Names Not Numbers Spring Conference.

Waves for Hope launch party

The Waves for Hope boys set things off with a bang on Friday the 20th of February. The launch party, which took

Waves for Hope – 7 men, 0 experience, 1 incredible challenge

This seven man crew will set sail in a Cornish Gig boat and row 50 miles non-stop for 12 hours across the

Art Exhibition goes to Belfast

The Saving Faces Art Exhibition, a collection of over 100 portraits by artist Mark Gilbert, went on the road in 2014. Showing

Mind your mouth on World Cancer Day

Wednesday the 4th of February is World Cancer Day. Mouth cancers are often overlooked, and early diagnosis is essential. Do you know

Fix your bike face – Evening Standard, 5 January 2015

Pioneering surgeons at The Royal London Hospital are repairing our broken cyclists.

NFORC Official Public Launch – 26 November 2014

Surgeons and researchers from around the country and beyond gathered on Wednesday, 26th of November for the official launch of the National

A Brilliant Year for Saving Faces

The most exciting and dramatic news of the year is that Saving Faces has collaborated with 3 national surgical specialties to create

Research Spotlight – Summer 2014

Saving Faces continues to lead ground-breaking research to prevent disease and injury and find better ways of treating conditions affecting the face:

Saving Faces takes home runner up prize from the Bevan Award 2014

We may not have taken home the top prize, but Saving Faces was one of four runners-up in the 2014 Bevan Prize

Saving Faces and NFORC research advisory board member publishes new research on how to prevent Alzheimer’s

Research conducted by Professor Carol Brayne, a member of Saving Faces and NFORC research advisory board, featured on the front page of

Chris’ Cycling Challenges

In 2004 Chris Lewis-Smith had cycling accident which required him to have extensive facial reconstructive surgery. “I hadn’t had time to put

Patron Roger Graef honoured by the BAFTA

Our heart-felt congratulations to Saving Faces patron and documentary filmmaker Roger Graef, who was honoured with a special tribute by the British

Gaining Face by Gordon Read

Gordon Read wrote a poem inspired by one of the paintings in the Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert. Excerpt from

Improving 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 Month.

That’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 presenter, Bridget Kendall, and a panel of

Dentists need to be prepared as oral cancer rates rise

Cancer mortality rates may be dropping overall, but deaths from oral cancer are predicted to increase over the next few decades.

Gene link sheds light on cancer-causing stem cell mechanism

Researchers at Queen Mary University, London have discovered a new gene interation which may influence the development of head and neck cancers.

BDA Conference 2012

Saving Faces was excited to have a stand at the British Dental Association’s 2012 Conference and Exhibition. This year’s event was be

Popadom Challenge

Are you ready to face the Popadom Challenge? Restaurant owner Shah Ahmed came up with a truly novel way to support Saving

Poppadom Challenge

Are you ready to face the Poppadom Challenge? Restaurant owner Shah Ahmed came up with a truly novel way to support Saving

Saving Faces and ADAM

The Association of Dental Practice Administrators  Managers, ADAM for short,  we will be supporting Facial Surgery Research Foundation – Saving Faces for the next 12

Financial Times Article on Helena Kennedy, Saving Faces’ patron and wife of Professor Iain Hutchison

Click on the link to read an article in the Financial Times on Helena Kennedy who is one of our patrons and

Connie’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 that left her with a bright red

Jeremy Antscherl Cycling the Étape du Tour

In July 2011, Jeremy Antscherl, a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specialising in facial trauma tackled one of the toughest stages of

Saving Faces Sponsored Family Bike Ride 2011

After the success of last year’s Saving Faces – Sponsored Family Bike Ride, we’re back for another lap (or 20!).

Faces 2 Exhibition Gallery

Some images from the 2nd Faces Exhibition, held at Guy’s Hospital. This free exhibition will be running for one more week (til

Faces Exhibition Gallery

Browse our photos from the launch of the “Faces” art exhibition on the 18th of February. Tickets are now available for “Faces

Battling 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. Graham, a lorry driver from Bretforton in

LifeSearch Charity Night

The annual Life Search  Charity Night Party at London’s Papermill Bar raised £6,470 (and still climbing!) for Saving Faces . Tim Heming

Regina’s Story, BBC Inside Out, 6 Decemeber 2010

Saving Faces has been involved in the treatment of a young girl with a large facial tumour. Matthew Wright follows her emotional

Saving Faces and NHS choices

NHS Choices NHS Choices is the online ‘front door’ to the NHS. It is the country’s biggest health website and gives all

Saving Faces Artwork to feature in new exhibition

The exhibition Skin Deep at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh runs from the 6th August 2010 to April 2011. It explores the

Photos of Saving Faces Cycle Event

Official Photos of Saving Faces Cycle Event Now Available Saving Faces supporter and professional photographer, Scott Balfour, has generously donated his time

Saving Faces Family Bike Ride 2010

The sponsored family bike ride was a huge success. We certainly could not have asked for better weather. We would like to

Prof Hutchison on Hardtalk BBC

Surgeons in Spain have carried out the world’s first full- face transplant. The achievement is remarkable, but also controversial. The ongoing medical

Pioneering Facial Reconstruction by Saving Faces surgeon

Pioneering reconstructive surgery has been carried out by maxillofacial surgeon Simon Holmes, a Saving Faces’ trustee and a colleague of the founder

Santa Run

 A huge thank you to all our supporters who braved the elements and ran the 5km around Greenwich park on Sunday. Luckily,

Iain Hutchison operates on young girl with rare tumour

After hearing about the plight of an 18 year old Zimbabwean girl, Iain Hutchison offered his services for free. Tare’s family contacted

A Battle With Mouth Cancer

In 2003, Christine Dunningham was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth. The strength of her family and friends helped her

Sponsored cycle race in Scotland: 130km of Highland mountains & lochs

Dan Welldon entered a bike race in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for Saving Faces and Macmillan Cancer Support. The race

Facial Reconstruction: A Glimpse Of The Future

On Thursday the 7th of May, Saving Faces in association with The BioCentre presented an afternoon and evening event hosted by the

The launch of Saving Faces Clinical Research Training Summit for medical students in London

In October 2007, Saving Faces launched an innovative and unique program – the Saving Faces Medical Student Training Project – to encourage

Saving Faces at 2009 Schools Science Conference

Saving Faces researchers demonstrating the Cyscope technology at the 2009 Schools Science Conference were overwhelmed by the interest in our work.

The 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 2008 at the Southbank Centre attracted considerable

Iain 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.

Saving Faces’ public debate on facial transplantation, tissue engineering and the impact on identity

Saving Faces is organising a public debate on The Face and Reconstruction, which takes place on 4th March 2008.

Trekking for Saving Faces

Maggie and John Lowe decided that to celebrate her 65th birthday they were going to do something different and raise money for

Cancer patient raises funds for research

A Woodford Green resident, Lalinder Bansal, and her family raised more than £11,000 for Saving Faces. Mrs Bansal underwent complicated reconstructive surgery

Kelly’s Story – The Times, 25 February 2006

Reproduced from The Times. 25th February 2006. Kelly Smith, 21, lives in Yorkshire.  Aged 15, she had a rare form of cancer

Our supporters at the London Marathon 2006

Thank you to all our supporters at the 2006 London Marathon. View the photos from the event below:

Saving Faces painting selected for textbook cover

Saving Faces portraits of Henry de Lotbiniére have been chosen to illustrate the cover of Peter Ward Booth’s textbook Maxillofacial Surgery, Churchill

How 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 and maxillofacial surgeon. Portraits from the Saving

Ted 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 uses writing as part of his healing

Prof 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 the 13th January 2006, organised by the

Go-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.

“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.

Saving Faces’ public debate on stem cell research with internationally renowned speakers, 25th May 2005

Join us at our 2005 public debate with internationally renowned speakers on the topic of stem cell research on 25th May 2005.

Emerson hosts US premiere of ‘Saving Faces’ – 2005

Emerson’s Huret and Spector Gallery hosted the Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert.

Henry de Lotbinière – The Times Obituary, 8 Oct 2002

Reproduced from The Times, 8th of October 2002. “De Lotbinière refused to be cast down by his condition and his portrait by

Saving 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 Art Gallery and the Royal Albert Memorial

Saving 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. They capture more than just the form

Saving Faces Art Project, Health Service Journal, 14 February 2002

The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in the Health Service Journal.

Saving Faces Art Project – In the eye of the beholder

Constance’s Story – The Mirror, 24 January 2002

“When Constance was told she had cancer of the mouth she thought she would be terribly disfigured…until a leading surgeon performed his

Saving faces: art and medicine working together, The Lancet, 19 January 2002

The Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert featured in The Lancet.

Saving 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 Art. Read the reviews below.  

Exhibition marks launch of face charity

The launch of Saving Faces was marked at the National Portrait Gallery hosting the Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert.

Saving Faces Art Project – Face up

Mark Gilbert’s portrait painting encourages people to look beyond superficial facial disfigurement

Read full article here

The art of Saving Faces – Stark Talk, 2001

Professor Hutchison speaks to Ed Stark on BBC Radio Scotland about the Saving Faces Art Project by Mark Gilbert.

The Saving Faces Art Project at The Laing Art Gallery, September 2001

The Saving Faces Art Project showcased at the Djanogly Art Gallery, October 2000

Press cuttings from the Saving Faces launch, 2000

The Saving Faces launch featured in the Camden New Journal.    

Rebuilding 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 full article here