Christian G. Zimmerman, M.D., FACS, M.B.A. is Chairman and Founder of the Idaho Neurological Institute, (INI), Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Boise State University, past Chief Executive Officer of Neuroscience Associates, and served as a Board member for the Idaho State Board of Health and Welfare. Dr. Zimmerman established the INI research facility to focus on nervous system injury, repair, and neuroplasticity, leads its various interdisciplinary research teams, and is co-professor for biology and cognitive neuroscience research students trained at the facility. Research projects include a 20-year longitudinal study of traumatic brain injury, investigations of spinal injury, stroke, aneurysms, arterial thrombolytic therapy intervention, neuropathology, CNS tumors, sleep disorders, deep brain stimulation, movement disorders, and five TATRC telemedicine grants. In his role as INI Chairman, he has facilitated numerous symposia and workshops to provide educational opportunities for medical professionals and for the general public. Additionally, he chairs prevention programs to Idaho's youth such as Think First. Dr. Zimmerman is Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and Pain Management, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Physician Executives, and received his Masters of Business Administration from Auburn University.