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Jo B. Zimmerman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from George Mason University (1996), and a BIS in Sport Science from the same institution (1994). With over 30 years in the health and fitness industry and 25 years of teaching experience, her expertise focuses on the interplay between physical activity, aging, and cognitive health.
Her research interests emphasize the impact of exercise on neurocognitive function, particularly in aging populations. Key areas include APOE genotype effects on memory, telomere length biomarkers, and the role of aerobic fitness in mitigating cognitive decline. She has certifications from ACSM (Exercise Physiologist since 1996), NSPA (Strength & Conditioning Specialist since 2001), and ACSM Exercise is Medicine (since 2012).
Her publications (1994–2020) consistently explore physical activity’s role in neuroplasticity, cognitive aging, and molecular markers of aging. Notable themes include frontal lobe activation, telomerase activity modulation, and genotype-specific exercise benefits.
Zimmerman’s work bridges kinesiology with neuroscience, advocating for exercise as a preventive and therapeutic strategy in aging populations. She is affiliated with the School of Public Health (SPH) and can be reached via jzimmer1@umd.edu.
