Qualifications: PhD (Pharmacological neuroscience) & MMed (Clinical pharmacy) (NWU)
Associate Professor & Researcher at North-West University
Manager of pharmacology postgraduate research projects
Locum pharmacist for Corporate Pharmacies
Dr Stephan Steyn, a registered and practicing pharmacist, holds a PhD in pharmacological
neuroscience and an MMed in clinical pharmacy. His research delves into the lasting impacts of early-life
mood disorders in children, focusing on innovative treatment strategies and the role of mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Beyond his research, Dr. Steyn excels as a lecturer with a strong background in higher education, and he
possesses skills in retail pharmacy practice, data analysis, and public speaking. He has also been a key
figure in public health, serving on the Provincial Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Event Following
Immunisation (AEFI) review and investigation committee to ensure the safety of South Africans during
COVID-19 vaccinations. Stephan is currently enrolled for a diploma in Sports Pharmacy programme,
organised by the International Olympic Committee, after which he intends to further extend his clinical
knowledge into the sporting arena.
