Dr. Alexandra MYSTIKOUHead of R&D - M42

Dr. Alexandra Mystikou is Head of R&D at M42, spearheading Research & Development across human and environmental health portfolios. With over 16 years of experience in life sciences and translational research, Alexandra blends scientific rigor with business vision to deliver tangible real-world outcomes. Her science-to business approach transforms advanced technology into commercial success, positioning innovation as a catalyst for growth and resilience.

Alexandra oversees the development of secure pilots and validation studies for breakthrough healthcare technologies entering competitive markets. Leveraging her diverse scientific and technical expertise, she supports informed investment decisions, accelerates technology adoption and guides sustainable business growth.

A scientist turned corporate, Alexandra has established and led cross-sector partnerships with government, academia, and industry, both in the UAE and globally. Her experience includes senior roles, such as Assistant Professor and Lead Scientist at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, the Natural History Museum in London, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Santiago, and a government research fellowship in the Falkland Islands.
 

With a mandate to deliver innovations that drive both revenue and societal impact, Alexandra ensures M42 remains at the forefront of scientific excellence and business innovation