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JPRAS special edition celebrates 25 years of The Scar Free Foundation

JPRAS 'Wounds Special' features Scar Free collaboration, foreword, and contributions from Scar Free research groups

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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!

News and views

News
Professor Janet Lord wears a black top and grey cardigan as she sits at a desk covered in research equipment. Janet smiles at the camera.

Scar Free Foundation-funded research on laser treatment for burn scars published in Nature Portfolio

Published findings from the SMOOTH team reveal how laser therapy improves scarring and how timing impacts treatment.

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Funding
Professor Amber Young stands inside a laboratory wearing a white lab coat. Amber has shoulder length red hair, a fringe, and wears black glasses. She discusses something with a seated colleague. He also wears black glasses, has short grey hair, and wears a white laboratory coat too.

Applications now open for the 2026 Amber Young Burns Research Fellowship

Made possible through Professor Amber Young’s legacy, this £20,000 Fellowship supports the next generation of burns researchers to improve care for children and young people affected by burns.

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Events
On the left, Kristina Stiles wears a white top and glasses as she smiles at the camera holding a copy of her book 'Oops family burns', an education resource aimed at minimising domestic burns and scalds which was part funded by The Scar Free Foundation. On the right, Ben Gallagher, a British Army Special Forces Veteran, stands on a stoney path among mountains, grass and trees and smiles at the camera. Ben wears a grey walking outfit and red backpack.

Registration now open for our second Community Event, in association with Royal British Veterans Enterprise

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Read: Registration now open for our second Community Event, in association with Royal British Veterans Enterprise

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