Molly Stevens

John Black Professor of Bionanoscience

Professor Dame Molly Stevens FREng FRS is John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford (Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and Institute of Biomedical Engineering). 

Professor Stevens’ multidisciplinary research balances the investigation of fundamental science with the development of technologies and designer biomaterials to address some of the major healthcare challenges across diagnostics, advanced therapeutics and regenerative medicine. The impact of her work is recognised by numerous accolades, including the 2023 Novonordisk Prize. 

Professor Stevens’ work has a strong translational drive, focussed on translating scientific innovation into practical solutions to benefit patients and society. She is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of four spin-off companies in the diagnostics, advanced therapeutics, and regenerative medicine space. She has been recently appointed as Oxford University Champion for Women and Diversity in Entrepreneurship.