Profile
Title
Prof
Name and surname
Stephan Steyn
Job title
Subject Leader & Associate Professor
Telephone
018 299 2228
E-mail
Stephan.Steyn@nwu.ac.za
Physical address
Office 313, Building G23
Campus
Potchefstroom
Qualifications
BPharm (PCDT | PIMART), MSc Med (Clinical Pharmacy), MSc & PhD (Pharmacology)
Expertise
Animal behaviour; Animal models; Depression; Exercise; Medicine; Mitochondrial function; Neuroscience
Background
As a pharmacist with diverse postgraduate qualifications, I integrate advanced clinical knowledge with proactive healthcare strategies. Currently pursuing the IOC Diploma in Sports Pharmacy, I aim to transition pharmacy practice from reactive treatment towards enhancing physiological resilience and delaying disease onset. My research investigates mitochondrial dysfunction in mood disorders, specifically paediatric depression. Utilizing validated rodent models, I explore how manipulating bioenergetic constructs can prevent neuropsychiatric behaviours in younger populations, bridging the gap between metabolic health and mental wellness.