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Sir Roy Calne

(1930-2024), Surgeon

Sir Roy Yorke Calne

Sitter in 3 portraits
A leading transplant surgeon, Calne was Professor of Surgery at Cambridge University, 1965-1998. He pioneered the use of immunosuppressant drugs in transplants, preventing the rejection of grafts and transplanted organs. In 1987, Calne performed the first liver, lung and heart transplant. He lobbied for greater government involvement in organ donor programmes. Also a successful painter, Calne's work depicts clinical procedures and has been exhibited in many countries to promote awareness of transplantation.

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Sir Roy Calne; John Bellany, by John Bellany - NPG 6193

Sir Roy Calne; John Bellany

by John Bellany
watercolour, diptych, 1992
NPG 6193

Sir Roy Calne, by Nick Sinclair - NPG P669

Sir Roy Calne

by Nick Sinclair
bromide print, 1995
NPG P669

Sir Roy Calne, by Godfrey Argent - NPG x5014

Sir Roy Calne

by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 17 April 1970
NPG x5014

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