Biochemistry Professor (Graduate School)

Tahl Z.

Tahl Z., PhD, is an accomplished biomedical scientist and educator based in Greensboro, NC, with over a decade of senior research leadership and a strong focus on food safety, nutrition, and novel therapeutic targets. Currently Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at High Point University (2024 to present), and formerly Senior Research Associate in the Food and Nutritional Sciences Program at NC A&T State University (2016 to 2024). Education includes a PhD in Biochemistry from the Spanish National Cancer Center (2008), followed by postdoctoral work in Madrid (2009 to 2015). Multilingual: English native; Spanish fluent.
Teaching portfolio spans graduate and undergraduate courses at High Point University and NC A&T, including Research Design, Medicinal Pharmacology, Medicinal Biochemistry, Food Safety and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, and Research Techniques. Active in mentoring and outreach, with involvement in STEM programs and national conference poster judging.
Strong track record in peer-reviewed grant development, featuring multi-year funding and broad collaboration networks. Notable projects center on novel therapeutic targeting diabetes and obesity, probiotic development from agricultural byproducts, and food safety education initiatives, which has resulted in a robust scholarly output, including patent filings.
Professional service and leadership include active participation in professional societies (e.g., American Microbiological Society, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta) and repeated conference roles as organizer, mentor, and judge. Awards reflect travel support and innovation recognition, underscoring a commitment to mentorship, education, and scientific advancement.
In summary, the Dr. Zimmerman is a highly productive scientist-educator engaged in cross-disciplinary work across biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition, and translational research, complemented by strong teaching, grantsmanship, and leadership in academic and outreach programs