Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Education: B.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison (1989); M.S., University of Wyoming (1991); Ph.D., University of Wyoming (1997).

Mailing Address:
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897

Communication Links:
Office Phone: (417) 836-6123)
Fax: (417) 836-5588
E-mail: ScottZimmerman@MissouriState.edu

Office Location:
Professional Building, Room 410

Research Interests:

Mechanisms governing the alteration of muscle structure in response to stress (aging, injury, nutrition, etc.); Signaling molecules responsible for the healing of the scar and remaining cardiac muscle following a heart attack (myocardial infraction); Effects of student-centered pedagogies such as team-based learning on student learning.

Teaching Responsibilites:

BMS 652 (Medical Physiology), PTE 664 (Exercise Physiology), BMS 307 (Human Anatomy), and other physiology-related courses.