Watch Dr. Maarsingh’s Story
In this video, Dr. Harm Maarsingh, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at ’s Gregory School of Pharmacy, shares how his asthma research and academic collaborations are advancing patient care and expanding opportunities for student involvement in high-impact research.
Highlights of Dr. Maarsingh’s Story
Dr. Harm Maarsingh serves as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Gregory School of Pharmacy at . With over a decade at and a PhD earned in the Netherlands, his career has focused heavily on respiratory research, particularly asthma.
During his doctoral studies, Dr. Maarsingh was introduced to guinea pig models of allergic asthma — research that later led to collaboration with leading scientists, including Dr. Robert Lefkowitz of , a Nobel Prize laureate. Together, they investigated compounds that enhance bronchodilatory response in both animal models and human tissue.
Their findings demonstrated that certain compounds significantly improved airway function — potentially allowing asthma medications to work more effectively while reducing side effects. The long-term impact of this work could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients suffering from asthma.
What makes this research especially meaningful at is the integration of students into the process. Alumni and pharmacy students have participated in laboratory research, collaborated on publications, and gained exposure to tier-one university partnerships. These experiences enhance both the visibility of the Gregory School of Pharmacy and the career trajectories of its students.
Through high-impact journal publications and national collaborations, Dr. Maarsingh’s work reflects the academic rigor and research excellence available at .
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