Marjan Boerma

Marjan Boerma is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Division of Radiation Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy.

Education:

• PhD in Radiation Biology, Leiden University (2004)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, UAMS

Research Focus: Specializes in studying normal tissue injury from ionizing radiation, particularly cardiovascular system damage. Her work addresses radiation therapy side effects, radiological accident consequences, and deep-space travel radiation risks using animal models.

Research Trends: Focuses on radiation-induced cardiac pathology, mitochondrial mechanisms, and sex-specific differences. Utilizes heavy ion irradiation models (protons/oxygen ions) and investigates pharmacological interventions like POLY-MVA.

Affiliations:

• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Division of Radiation Health

Labs/Teams: Leads cardiovascular radiation injury research at UAMS Biomed II facility.