Vesna Stefanovski

Vesna Stefanovski is Chief Operating Officer of the Australian Research Council Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS) at La Trobe University, where she provides strategic and operational leadership across a national network of universities, industry and government partners. With almost two decades of experience in research management, Vesna specialises in major research initiatives and complex collaborations, working at the intersection of institutional strategy, research leadership and operational delivery. Her expertise spans strategic planning, governance, partnership development, research investment, industry engagement and the design of operational frameworks that enable large-scale research initiatives to grow, adapt and deliver impact. A key focus of her work is partnering with academic leaders to identify and develop emerging opportunities, align research capability with institutional and funding priorities, and position collaborations for long-term suc