Prof Johannes Bodenstein

Email: johannes.bodenstein@mandela.ac.za

Tel: 041 504 2252

I completed my undergraduate studies at North-West University (NWU, Potchefstroom Campus) and qualified as a pharmacist.  Thereafter, I enrolled for post-graduate studies and completed an MSc and PhD in molecular pharmacology at NWU.  My research focused on drug-receptor interactions on various models.  I joined the University of Michigan (UM, Ann Arbor Campus) to complete a post-doctoral fellowship in molecular pharmacology. 

The research was a continuation of my post-graduate studies and focused on proteomics, specifically regulator of G protein-signalling (RGS) proteins.  I returned to South Africa and joined the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN, Westville Campus) to continue locally with my academic and research career.  While at UKZN, my research focused on the biological activities of natural products and synthetic derivatives thereof.  I joined Rhodes University and my interest in clinical research expanded.  The research focused on drug utilisation in patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.  Recently, I joined Nelson Mandela University to continue with my academic and research career. 

 

Qualifications

PhD (Pharmacology); North-West University | MSc (Pharmacology); North-West University  | BPharm; North-West University

 
Research Expertise 
 
My research interests are: 
 
  • G protein-coupled receptor signal transduction mechanisms
  • Proteomics
  • Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of components in natural products and synthetic derivatives
  • Toxicological properties of components in natural products and synthetic derivatives
  • Apoptosis and genotoxicity
  • Drug utilisation and monitoring
  • Medical law