Feb 16 2025 31 mins
How can cutting-edge nanoscience transform medicine and inspire groundbreaking startups within Oxford?
In this episode, Susannah de Jager sits down with Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford. Together, they explore Molly’s extraordinary journey in interdisciplinary research, the process of spinning out successful companies from academia, and the unique opportunities Oxford offers for scientific innovation. Molly also shares insights on fostering diverse teams, driving impactful research, and the future of quantum sensing in biomedical applications.
- (00:00) - Bringing Science to Society with Molly Stevens
- (00:18) - Meet Professor Dame Molly Stevens
- (03:59) - Innovative Biomedical Applications
- (04:38) - Breakthrough Technology: SPARTA
- (06:38) - Interdisciplinary Opportunities at Oxford
- (09:51) - UK-Wide and International Collaborations
- (11:08) - Spinning Out Companies: Challenges and Insights
- (23:10) - Championing Diversity in Entrepreneurship
- (27:44) - The Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery
About the Guest:
Molly Stevens is the John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford, with part-time positions at Imperial College London and the Karolinska Institute. As a world-leading expert in biomaterial interfaces, her multidisciplinary research spans regenerative medicine, advanced therapeutics, and diagnostics.
She is a serial entrepreneur, founding successful companies such as Spot by Discovery and she serves as Deputy Director of the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. Recognised internationally, Molly is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and numerous other prestigious academies.
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About the host:
Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.
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