Stephan is a PCDT and PIMART-qualified pharmacist with a Master's degree (MMed) in Clinical Pharmacy, and an MSc and PhD in pharmacology. His research focuses on the role that mitochondrial (dys)function plays in mood disorders, specifically from a neurodevelopmental point of view, i.e., in the paediatric population. He is also an experienced lecturer in basic pharmacology, yet his retail experience enables him to translate these basic principles into practical and clinical scenarios. Lecturing experience has given him the confidence and knowledge to address larger audiences on aspects of antimicrobial drugs and topics related to his research interests.