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Jeffrey J. Zimmerman, D.V.M., Ph.D. Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine Associate Professor |
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| Research Interests / Areas of Expertise: Dr. Zimmerman specializes in infectious diseases of livestock. His primary area of expertise is the epidemiology of infectious diseases of animals including transmission, prevention, and control; he also researches the economics of infectious disease. Education & Certifications: D.V.M.: Iowa State University, 1984. M.S.: Iowa State University, 1986. Ph.D.: Iowa State University, 1990. Diplomate: American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Teaching: Departmental Officer for Graduate Education Principles in Epidemiology -- VMPM 522 Selected Publications: Christopher-Hennings J, Faaberg KS, Mengeling WL, Murtaugh MP, Nelson EA, Roof MB, Vaughn EM, Yoon K-J, Zimmerman JJ. 2002. PRRS diagnostics: Interpretation and limitations. Journal of Swine Health and Production (in press). Chang CC, Yoon K-J, Zimmerman JJ, Harmon KM, Dixon P, Dvorak C, Murtaugh MP. 2002. Evolution of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus during sequential passages in pigs. J Virol 76:4750-63. *Winner of the National Phi Zeta Research Award in Basic Science. Horter DC, Pogranichniy RC, Chang CC, Evan R, Yoon K-J, Zimmerman J. 2002. Characterization of the carrier state in porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection. Vet Microbiol 86:213-218. Wang C-H, Diderrich V, Kliebenstein J, Patton S, Zimmerman J, Hallam A, Bush E, Falkner C, McCord R. 2002. Toxoplasma gondii levels in swine operations: Differences due to technology choice and impact on costs of production. Food Control 13:103-106. Yoon K-J, Chang C-C, Zimmerman JJ, Harmon KM. 2001. Genetic and antigenic stability of PRRS virus in persistently infected pigs: clinical and experimental prospective. Adv Exp Med Biol 494:25-30. More... Full CV Back to top Leadership: Station Representative, USDA North Central Regional Project 229: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome: Mechanisms of disease and methods for the detection, protection, and elimination of PRRS virus, 1999 - 2004. Co-Chair, Scientific Program, International Pig Veterinary Society 2002, 1998 - 2002. Editorial Board, Swine Health and Production, 1999 - 2003. Editorial Board, Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 1992 - 2003. Section Head, Epidemiology and Applied Research, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, 1995 - present. Board of Scientific Reviewers, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 1995 - 1997. Honors & Awards: Iowa State University Inventor, 1998. Sigma Xi, 1992. Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture, 1987. Phi Zeta, Veterinary Honorary Society, 1986. Memberships: American Association of Swine Practitioners American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians American Veterinary Medical Association Association of Teachers of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine Conference of Research Workers in Animal Disease Iowa Veterinary Medical Association |