Stephen Bloor

Senior scientist

Biotechnologies

Bioactive natural products expert

I’m a Senior Scientist in the Biotechnologies team at Callaghan Innovation, specialising in Lipids and Natural Products. My expertise lies in natural products chemistry and bioactive natural products.

At Callaghan Innovation, I have the privilege of being part of a dynamic team of experts with a common goal of harnessing the power of lipids and natural products to make groundbreaking discoveries. Our work is not only dedicated to scientific advancement but also to the translation of our findings into real-world applications.

I am committed to conducting cutting-edge research and exploring the potential of natural compounds to revolutionise industries. My mission is to bridge the gap between scientific exploration and practical implementation, making a positive impact on New Zealand business and society.

Areas of expertise

Natural products chemistry
Bioactive natural products

Education

BscHons, Massey University, 1979
PhD Chemistry, University of Oklahoma, USA, 1986

Selected publications

The novel equisetin-like compound, TA-289, causes aberrant mitochondrial morphology which is independent of the production of reactive oxygen species in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Quek, N.C.H. Matthews, J.H.; Bloor, S.J., (...), Heathcott, R.W., Atkinson, P.H., Molecular BioSystems, 2013, 9, 2125-2133.
Efficient Separation and Analysis of Triacylglycerols: Quantitation of β-Palmitate (OPO) in Oils and Infant Formulas, Vyssotski, M.; Bloor, S.J.; Lagutin, K.; Wong, H.; Williams, D.B.G. J Agric Food Chemistry, 2015, 63, 5985-5992.
Normalization of Hepatic Homeostasis in the Npc1nmf164 Mouse Model of Niemann-Pick Type C Disease Treated with the Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Vorinostat, Munkacsi, A. B.; Hammond, N, Schneidera, R.T.; Senanayakea, D.S.; Higakic, K.; Kirill Lagutin, K.;, Bloor, S.J., (…). Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2017, 292(11), 4395-4410.
Antiproliferative activity of New Zealand propolis and phenolic compounds vs human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells, Catchpole, O.; Mitchell, K.; Bloor, S.; Davis, P.; Suddes, A. Fitoterapia, 2015, 106,3257, 167-174
Anti-gastrointestinal cancer activity of cyclodextrin-encapsulated propolis, Catchpole, O.; Mitchell, K.; Bloor, S.; Davis, P.; Suddes, A. Journal of Functional Foods, 2018, 41, 1-8.