Former Green Templeton Principal, who stepped down in September after five years, said the appointment "means a lot" to her.
The Office for National Statistics said work will have important implications for treatment of patients with this kind of early stage breast cancer.
Leading nanotech pioneer received the honour in the University of Oxford's Recognition of Distinction Awards 2020.
The GCR lies at the heart of student college activities. This year's committee introduce themselves and their roles.
She was joined by Governing Body Fellow Professor Rafael Ramírez and Saïd Business School's Ulf Mannervik.
