Dawn Stephens

Dawn Stephens is an experienced professional in the field of health and biotechnology, currently serving as a Portfolio Manager for the Technology Innovation Agency since April 2010, where responsibilities include fostering partnerships to create commercial opportunities in key health sectors. Prior roles include Senior Programme Manager for the SABDI, where management of a government-funded genomics research program aimed to enhance innovation and increase black postgraduates in the field. Additionally, Dawn has served as Programme Manager for SABDI, focusing on developing research projects for local and international challenges. Earlier experience includes positions as Senior Research Scientist at LIFElab and Research Scientist and Lecturer at Durban University of Technology, covering various aspects of life sciences. Educational qualifications include a D.Tech in Biotechnology and several executive courses and certificates in management, leadership, and financial management from esteemed institutions such as the University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch Business School.