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Marsha Pierce

@marshapiercephd.bsky.social
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#Scientist 🧪👩🏻‍⚕️#Educator #neurosky🧠 #pharmsky 💊 #IL14 Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Midwestern University. All opinions my own. she/her @glcaspet.bsky.social ORCID 0000-0002-7265-0104 facultyprofiles.midwestern.edu/117-…

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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I’m not exactly sure what this says about my #audible listening history, but it was an interesting observation nonetheless. #BookSky 📚
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🤣Not a cocktail party, but similar expression for his grandfather’s funeral.
My little unhappily trying on a suit for his grandfather’s funeral.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tamer Coskun, M.D. Ph.D from @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social started us off with an excellent talk about the history and development of incretin therapeutics, titled "Development of multi-functional incretins for Diabetes and Obesity"
Tamer Coskun, MD PhD, from Eli Lilly and Company giving his talk on "Development of Multi-functional Incretins for Diabetes and Obesity" at the 2026 GLC-ASPET Annual meeting.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I‘m in Illinois and my Google Maps shows Lake America too.
Screenshot of Google Maps renaming Lake Ontario.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#BookSky 📚#AmReading #EmpireOfPain about the Sackler family. It has the backstory of the building of the family business, involvement in marketing and benzodiazepine addiction prior to the opioid epidemic. It is a slow read, but is definitely refining my perspective.
Empire of Pain: The secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Mine is napping currently. 💤😴🌒
Meatball napping at my knees.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
If you’re going to post this ignorance, then by all means I’ll screenshot it.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Ginger the dachshund and Meatball the beagle-mix sitting pretty.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
@sfn.org abstracts are due today at 5pm! I've submitted mine, have you? #Neuroscience #Neurosky #Science 🧪
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
That’s less colorful than the actual evening sky (Illinois in March).
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I have no time for the recruiter checking on my high school child right now.
Recruiter reached out to meet with my child. 

My response, “Honestly, I have had numerous family members in the military, but none of my kids will be checking the Armed Services out while Donald Trump is in office. His disgraceful words and actions towards our military members as well as his middle of the night ramblings about ‘destroying civilizations’ do not inspire confidence in the commander-in-chief. If that changes, then maybe we’d be open to discussions. “
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Neither the author nor Kennedy have any training or experience in mental health treatment or therapeutics, nor should they be providing medical advice related to such.
Cartoon where a man on a plane says, “These smug pilots have lost touch with regular people. Who thinks I should fly the plane?”
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The @glcaspet.bsky.social will hold its 39th Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Midwestern University in Downers Grove. The theme of the 2026 meeting is “Advances in #GLP-1 Pharmacology: #Obesity and Beyond.” #Science 🧪 #PharmSky 💊 www.aspet.org/aspet/member...
The Great Lakes Chapter of ASPET's 2026 annual meeting on "Advances in GLP-1 Pharmacology: Obesity and Beyond" will be held on June 12, 2026 at Midwestern University in Downer's Grove, Illinois.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#NaturalProducts #Science 🧪 #PharmSky 💊 Register here www.cnphars.org.cn/meeting/2026...
IUPHAR International Forum for Early Career Researchers on Pharmacology of NP & TM. Marine Natural Products Pharmacology. Register https://www.cnphars.org.cn/meeting/2026/May82026/ or write to zhaoying@imm.ac.cn to receive zoom meeting information.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
And people wonder why we choose the bear.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
My favorite @bsky.app feature is definitely this #MutedWordsAndTags
My list of muted words, including Melania Trump, TACO, Rahm Emanuel, Tilly Norwood, Kid Rock, Nuzzi, Dean Cain, Chris Cillizza, Liz Bruenig, Candace Cameron Bure, Kirk Cameron, Kanye
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I despise the man, but he is a retired Air Force Colonel.
Before being elected to Congress, Graham compiled a distinguished record in the United States Air Force as he logged six-and-a-half years of service on active duty as an Air Force lawyer. From 1984-1988, he was assigned overseas and served at Rhein-Main Air Force Base in Germany. Upon leaving active duty Air Force in 1989, Graham joined the South Carolina Air National Guard where he served until 1995. During the first Gulf War in the early 90's, Graham was called to active duty and served state-side at McEntire Air National Guard Base as Staff Judge Advocate where he prepared members for deployment to the Gulf region.

In 1995, Graham joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves. During American military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Graham put his experience in military law to use pulling numerous short-term Reserve duties in both countries over congressional breaks and holidays.

Graham retired from the Air Force Reserves in June 2015 having served his country in uniform for 33 years. He retired at the rank of Colonel.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Toss Gavin for my Governor. He’s not perfect by any means, but has more integrity.
JB Pritzker “To anyone who intends to come, take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior. You come for my people, you come through me” MeidasTouch.com
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#BookSky 📚#AmReading 📖
The woman they could not silence: the shocking story of a woman who dared to fight back by Kate Moore
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Quality advice.
Two things to make your day better:
1. Do not watch the News. 2. Stay off the bathroom scale. #PiecesOfSoul
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
#BearDown
#BearDown
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Here are a few examples of figures not drawn by AI, that were still published.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy.
Why does everyone force introverts to leave their comfort zone, but no one forces extroverts to shut up for a while.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Weaponization of the government in plain sight…this should not be on HUD’s homepage. One more disgusting and shameful action by this administration as they try to destroy our healthcare system and price millions out of basic health needs. www.hud.gov#openModal
Front page of HUD’s .gov website
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Click on the picture to see alt text.
Picture showing alt text on a photo of Steven Miller.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
20 years goes by quickly!
Wedding photo from September 10, 2005.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Pup looking for friend through the fence.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
This moderation helps some.
List of muted words
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Illinois can still be beautiful, but has definitely been changed for agriculture. This is a Will County camping sunset. I have Starved Rock, Galena, etc. nature photos that are pretty amazing.
Sunset in rural Will County, Illinois.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Meatball ‘s exasperated look. #BeagleMix #DogsOfBluesky
Meatball’s many facial expressions.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Pouting as he waits for his person to get home. #Beagle Mix #Dogs #DogsOfBlueSky
Beagle-mix pouts while waiting for his person.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Meatball is excited to play with his ball. #Dogs #Beagle mix #RescuePup 🎾
Beagle mix named Meatball, snuggling his tennis ball 🎾
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
If you see this, post an image that you saved because it made you laugh
Don’t throw out your doll heads, you can save them to make night lights for your kids. Creepy doll-head night lights.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
#WhiteWaterRafting on the #ArkansasRiver in #BuenaVistaColorado
White water rafting White water rafting
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Ugliest cyber truck ever seen in Illinois. 🙄🤣 #BlessTheirHearts
Flag-painted cybertruck
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
💙📚 #BookSky #EleanorAndHick As someone who loves history, I have largely moved to fiction/fantasy to escape the continuous assault on civil rights while I work to be effectual where I can/am knowledgeable. This book has drawn me in on a personal level but keeps a small distance from current events.
Cover of Susan Quinn book #EleanorAndHick  #AmReading
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I prefer this.
A sign for a single unit restroom that welcomes anyone.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Met with staff from @duckworth.senate.gov’s office to #StandUpForScience and to support robust funding for NIH, NSF, and the BRAIN initiative. #NeuroAdvocate #Science 🧪 @sfn.org #HillDay @midwesternuniv.bsky.social
Society for Neuroscience Hill Day meeting with Senator Duckworth’s Staff.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Met with staff from @casten.house.gov’s office to #StandUpForScience and to support robust funding for #NIH, #NSF, and the #BRAIN initiative. #NeuroAdvocate #Science 🧪 @sfn.org @midwesternuniv.bsky.social
Society for Neuroscience Hill Day meeting with staff from Rep. Casten’s office
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Title of a cartoon book cover says, “How to die like a Medieval peasant in spite of modern medicine”
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
#SpringForward is March 9th, 2025 if you needed another reason to feel tired. ⏰
#SpringForward is March 9, 2025 if you needed a different reason to feel tired.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Looks more like JP II (in white; JP I in red). JP II reigned a long time and made a big impact due to his anticommunist tendencies (having been raised in Poland). He nominated many of the far right bishops and cardinals trying to lead a schism in the Catholic Church today.
Pope John Paul IPope John Paul II
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
This was the lede
Claims General CQ Brown was the first black Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
UPDATE: Thank you to all who donated, especially the #MinookaWomensClub!
$1200 of $1200 raised for her #EagleScout project!
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
From my daughter Elizabeth Hello! My Eagle Scout project has been approved. I am putting in a Gaga ball pit to help Minooka Summer Camp! If you can help out, please consider donating. Thank you for your support.
Elizabeth Pierce’s Eagle Scout Project is to put in a Gaga ball pit at Aux Sable Springs Park to help the Village of Minooka, Illinois Summer Camp. The timeline for completion is May 30, 2025 and the cost is $1200. If you can donate, her BusyKid account is here: https://pay.busykid.com/Elizabeth-77ab130cc5b46d755d2c46fcb56ac7a6-v3
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Cut five inches off my hair and no one in the house even noticed. Guess I’ll have to get a nose ring or something and see if they notice. 🤷‍♀️🤣
New haircut with 5 inches off. It’s so much lighter.
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Hello friend
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
The @glcaspet.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting titled “AI, Big Data, and Beyond: Computational Approaches to Drug Discovery and Pharmacology” is June 13, 2025 at Northwestern University. Registration will open in March! #Science 🧪 #pharmsky 💊 #Chicago #Research #AI #DrugDiscovery
The @glcaspet.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting titled “AI, Big Data, and Beyond: Computational Approaches to Drug Discovery and Pharmacology” is June 13, 2025 at Northwestern University. Registration will open in March!
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
We’re not that bad in Illinois, but more than doubled in price recently.
Various egg prices at local Aldi
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Marsha Pierce @marshapiercephd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
The #NIH funds over $1 billion in research in Illinois, providing good jobs and boosting the economy. #InvestInSuccess #SupportNIHfunding Check out your state! www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH funds over $1 billion in research in Illinois, resulting in $3.46 billion in economic activity.
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