Anne Young

Anne M. Young is a Professor of Biomaterials at University College London, where she works on the development and characterisation of new materials for the repair of tooth and bone.

Early life and education Young studied chemistry at Imperial College London, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1986. She remained there for her doctoral studies in polymer physics. In 1992 she joined the UCL School of Pharmacy as a postdoctoral researcher.

Research and career Young was appointed to Brunel University London as a lecturer in chemistry. Young noticed a decline in the petroleum industry. She moved to the Schottlander Dental Company as a research scientist in 1998 before joining University College London as a lecturer in 2000. In restorative dentistry, one of the biggest hazards is leakage of bacteria. Young creates fluid pastes that can be put in place of a tooth and set with light. Once set, these pastes form permanent materials with similar properties to the nearby teeth. By designing the pastes such that they swell when they absorb water, Young can overcome shrinkage, and by incorporating antibacterial agents she can overcome the dangers of bacterial leakage.

Young was promoted to Professor in 2015.