Her area of expertise is in modeling muscle wasting in cancer and other chronic diseases. Dr. Zimmers initiated and now directs the Cachexia Working Group of the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center and the interdisciplinary Indiana University Purdue University Center for Cachexia Research, Innovation and Therapy. She served on the Scientific Planning Committee for the 2nd International Cancer Cachexia Conference in 2014 in Montreal. Back to top ... Scientific Planning Committee