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Chair of Basic Medical Sciences, Professor of Physiology

Stefan du Plessis

stefan.duplessis@mbru.ac.ae +9714 383 8734

Professor Stefan du Plessis is the Chair of Basic Medical Sciences and a Professor of Physiology at the College of medicine (MBRU). He completed his tertiary education at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He remained as Faculty where he rose through the ranks to full Professor and served 3 terms as Head of the Division of Medical Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research interests are in the field of male reproductive physiology, resulting in more than 95 peer-reviewed articles and nearly 4500 citations. He also has to his credit 27 book chapters and 4 books and has supervised numerous Doctoral and Master’s students. He serves on the editorial board of two international journals and acts as an ad hoc reviewer for various funding bodies and scientific journals. Prof du Plessis is a National Research Foundation rated researcher (C1) and the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship as well as several other research and teaching awards.

Academic Appointments

2020 - present

Chair of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE

2019 – present

Professor - Physiology

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE

2008 - 2019

Chairman, Division of Medical Physiology

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2015 – 2019

Professor of Medical Physiology

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2014 – 2015

Fulbright Fellow

Cleveland Clinic, USA

2010 – 2014

Associate Professor

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2010-2014

Faculty (Visiting), CRM

Cleveland Clinic, USA

2005 – 2009

Senior Lecturer (Visiting)

University of Malawi, Malawi

2003 – 2009

Senior Lecturer

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

1997 – 2002

Lecturer

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Professional Education

2014

ART Certificate

American Center for Reproductive Medicine, USA

2002

Ph.D.

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

1999

MBA

University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa

1997

HonsB (B&A)

University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa

1994

M.Sc

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

1990

HonsBSc

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

1989

BSc

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Teaching

  • Teaching Medical Physiology to undergaduate students
  • Teaching Medical Physiology to postgraduate students
  • Mentoring Masters and PhD students

Honors and Awards

2016

AJA Outstanding Paper Award

Asian Journal of Andrology, China

2016

The Lasec: Excellence in Physiology Research Award

Physiology Society of Southern Africa, South Africa

2014

Fulbright Fellowship

US Department of State, USA

2012

Rector’s Award: General Performance

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2012

Dr Edmund Sabanegh Award: Excellence in Male Infertility Research

Center for Reproductive Medicine, CCF, USA

2011

Dr Sijo Parekattil Award: Excellence in Reproductive Research

CRM Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA

2008

JA Beyers Trophy: Best Poster Presentation

FMHS Academic Year Day, South Africa

2007

2007 - HB & MJ Thom Research Award

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Publications

Effect of oxidative stress on male reproduction

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The effect of obesity on sperm disorders and male infertility

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Free radicals: their beneficial and detrimental effects on sperm function

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The in vitro effects of melatonin on human sperm function and its scavenging activities on NO and ROS

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Morphometric dimensions of the human sperm head depend on the staining method used

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Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Physiological Society of Southern Africa
  • Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy
  • South African Academy for Science and Art

Research Interests

  • Male reproduction: The influence of non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors (e.g. obesity, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, alcohol, drugs) on male fertility parameters.
  • Sperm functional parameters: Investigating the impact of infertility through various functional parameters (computer-aided sperm analysis, redox potential, SDF) on male gametes
  • Abstinence: The effect of short abstinence periods on semen and sperm quality at both a functional and molecular level

Clinical and Community Service

  • Academic and administrative services in three universities
  • Examiner and moderater at seven universities in four countries (Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, USA)
  • Editorial Board member of two Journals
  • Ad hoc reviewer for various scientific journals and international funding agencies
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