Background
Bergsma, Derk J. was born on January 25, 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Derke Peter and Doris Elaine (Bielema) Bergsma.
Bergsma, Derk J. was born on January 25, 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Derke Peter and Doris Elaine (Bielema) Bergsma.
Bachelor, Trinity Christian College, Chicago, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1982.
Postdoctoral research associate, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, 1982-1986; research instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, 1986-1987; senior scientist, associate, Smith, Kline, Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, 1987-1989; senior scientist, Smith, Kline, Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, 1989-1991; assistant director, Smith, Kline, Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, 1991-1993; associate director, Smith, Kline, Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, 1993-1997; director, Smith, Kline, Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, since 1997.
Married Cheryl Lynn Venema, June 28, 1980. Children; Kelley Marie, Suzanne Ruth, Emilie Jean.