JPRAS special edition celebrates 25 years of The Scar Free Foundation

The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery has published a celebratory, collaborative edition to recognise 25 years of The Scar Free Foundation.

The ‘Wounds Special‘ opens with the foreword ‘A better understanding and outcomes for wounds and scars‘, from our Chief Executive Richard Nugee, before delving into research articles, reviews, and expert discussions.

Professor Paul Martin, who runs the Martin Lab at University of Bristol, discusses ‘The Renaissance Wound Man: Parallels with today’s understanding of wound repair‘, and ‘Unresolved challenges in wound healing‘.

In a separate article, Paul features alongside Bristol team members to discuss how animal models are uncovering the genetics of skin scarring, while Dr Beck Richardson and her lab team have a piece on ‘studying genetic contribution to [cleft] scar severity‘.

We also hear from the SPARC team, our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, and Professor Sir Iain Whitaker OBE, in a research article discussing the role of 3D printed training models to improve outcomes for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

Read the full edition here – and stayed tuned for a special JPRAS podcast featuring our Deputy Chief Exec. Charlotte Coates!