22 May 2025
Academy of Medical Sciences announces new Fellows for 2025
Professor Dame Molly Stevens is one of 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected to the prestigious Fellowship this year
The new Fellows have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing medical science, groundbreaking research discoveries and translating developments into benefits for patients and the wider public. Their work exemplifies the Academy’s mission to create an open and progressive research sector that improves health for everyone.
Among the 2025 Fellows is Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics. She says, “I’m really honoured to be elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences, and I want to thank my fantastic team - past and present - for making this possible. Working with such a smart, collaborative, and creative group has been an incredible privilege.”
She adds, “A big focus of our work is making sure that innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics leads to more equitable access to healthcare. We’re always asking how we can design technologies that are not only cutting-edge but also affordable and practical for use in low-resource settings. It’s been especially rewarding to see the impact of our work on global health challenges. I’m excited to join the Academy and look forward to the opportunities it offers to advocate for more equitable access to healthcare.”
The expertise of Fellows elected spans a wide range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines, from infectious disease and stem cell biology to veterinary medicine and dementia research. They join an esteemed Fellowship of 1,450 researchers who are at the heart of the Academy’s work, which includes nurturing the next generation of scientists and shaping research and health policy in the UK and worldwide.
This year’s cohort reflects the Academy’s ongoing commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within its Fellowship. Among the new Fellows, 41% are women, matching last year’s intake. Black, Asian and minority ethnic representation has reached 20% as the Academy continues working on improving the diversity of its Fellowship.
Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, said, “It is a privilege to welcome these 54 exceptional scientists to our Fellowship. Each new Fellow brings unique expertise and perspective to addressing the most significant health challenges facing society.”
He adds, “The breadth of disciplines represented in this year’s cohort – from mental health and infectious disease to cancer biology and respiratory medicine – reflects the rich diversity of medical science today. Their election comes at a crucial time when scientific excellence and collaboration across disciplines are essential for addressing global health challenges both now and in the future. We look forward to working with them to advance biomedical research and create an environment where the best science can flourish for the benefit of people everywhere.”
The new Fellows will be formally admitted to the Academy at a ceremony on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
