The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Maria Hakimi: Brachyspira Resistance Gaps | Ep. 214

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Maria Hakimi, PhD student at Iowa State University, explains the history of swine dysentery, the complexity of identifying Brachyspira species, and current insights into antimicrobial resistance and genomics. She highlights diagnostic advances and research gaps affecting disease understanding and control in modern swine systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Brachyspira history
• Dysentery diagnosis gaps
• Species identification tools
• Resistance trends
• Genetic research barriers

Meet the guest:

Maria Hakimi is a PhD student at Iowa State University specializing in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics. She holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine from Iowa State University, where her work focuses on microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and Brachyspira research relevant to swine health. Learn more from Maria Hakimi on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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