Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman is a Professor (Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine) at Iowa State University. He completed the DVM degree at Iowa State University in 1984 and a Ph.D. (Veterinary Microbiology, minor in economics) in 1990. Working with his students and other collaborators, he has published 220+ peer-reviewed articles, 18 book chapters, and Diseases of Swine (9th, 10th, 11th editions). He as received the Iowa State University Outstanding Achievement in Research award (2017), the Exemplary Faculty Mentor award (2014), the Veterinary Research Excellence award (2013), and the Outstanding Service award from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (2013). His research focus is swine health and productivity, diagnostic assay development and assessment, and improved surveillance strategies.