Stefan Bidula

Dr. Stefan Bidula is a Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of East Anglia's School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, and a member of the Pathogen Biology Group. His research focuses on antifungal immunity, drug discovery targeting fungal pathogens, and understanding mechanisms of host-microbe interactions. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Genetics and Molecular Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of East Anglia.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Genetics and Molecular Biology, University of East Anglia (2008–2011)
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of East Anglia (2011–2015)

Research Interests: Dr. Bidula investigates novel drug targets to combat antifungal resistance, the role of purinergic receptors in immune responses, and the structural biology of nucleic acids (e.g., G-quadruplexes) in pathogenesis. His work integrates biophysics, chemical biology, and bioinformatics to explore mechanisms of fungal detection and inflammation-driven diseases.

Grants & Projects:

• Targeting G-quadruplexes to modulate secondary metabolite production in Aspergillus spp. (2023–2026)
• Spectroscopic and synthetic facilities for supramolecular and macromolecular systems (2025–2026)
• Discovery of novel secondary metabolites from marine organisms (2023–2025)

Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates on projects involving microbial genomics, cardiovascular biology, and immunology. Part of the Pathogen Biology Group and engaged in interdisciplinary research across pharmacology, microbiology, and structural biology.