Mark Martzen
Ph.D., CIP
Department of Basic Sciences
School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences
Dr. Marzen is a professor and the chair of the Department of Basic Sciences, as well as the director of the Center for Student Research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of South Dakota in 1986
- MA in biochemistry from the University of South Dakota in 1983
- BS in biochemistry from the University of Scranton in 1979
Research highlights
Proteomic-based mechanistic analysis of components involved in the immunoprotective pathways regulated by low-dose radiation and the medicinal mushroom Trametes versicolor
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)
June 2007 to June 2009
Role: Co-investigator
Effects of Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice on Indicators of Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Gencare Inc.
April 2008 to June 2009
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an eight-week intervention using Yi Ren Qi Gong, Tai Chi or Hatha Yoga in older adults (ages 70-95) residing at a Gencare senior living facility.
Role: Principal investigator
Trametes versicolor-Induced Immunopotentiation
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Sept. 2004 to March 2011
Role: Senior project manager