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Marsha Louise Pierce is an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Midwestern University, holding appointments across multiple colleges including the College of Health Sciences and Chicago College of Optometry. She completed her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Creighton University, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota studying neuroendocrine signaling. Her research focuses on marine natural products for neuroscience drug discovery, particularly their effects on ion channels and neural repair. She teaches pharmacology courses for dental, optometry, and graduate students, covering topics like anesthesiology, antipsychotics, and neurologic disease treatments.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Creighton University (2002)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Creighton University (2008)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences, Creighton University (2015)
Research Interests: Marine Pharmacology and MicroRNA Regulation
- Explores marine-derived compounds for neuroprotective and antimicrobial applications
- Investigates microRNA-183 family roles in cochlear development and neurosensory function
- Develops high-throughput screening methods for ion channel modulators
Publications Highlight Key Themes:
- Marine natural products' mechanisms in disease treatment
- Neurite outgrowth stimulation via brevetoxins
- Cross-species oxytocin/vasopressin receptor pharmacology
Teaching: Leads pharmacology courses for optometry, dental, and PA students, emphasizing clinical applications of drug mechanisms in anesthesia, neurology, and mental health.
Labs/Teams: Active in Midwestern University's Pharmacology research group, collaborating on marine compound isolation and neuropharmacological studies.
