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Rebecca A. Simmons, MD
Attending Physician
The principal goal of Dr. Simmons' research program is to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms that link an aberrant intrauterine milieu to the later development of diseases in adulthood. She has made many seminal contributions to the understanding of the role that epigenetic modifications play in developmental programming of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Education and Training
BS, University of Arizona, Tucson (Biology), 1978
MD, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1983
Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco (Neonatology), 1989
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
The Society of Pediatric Research, 1994-
Perinatal Research Society, 1996-
American Pediatric Society, 2004-
Professional Awards
Young Investigator Award California Lung Association, 1987
William Wells Award for Outstanding Research in Mitochondria Biology, Michigan State University, 2006
Edwin Gresham Award, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2008
Boyd Orr Award, Royal Nutrition Society, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2009
John S. Curran Award, University of South Florida, 2011
Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence for Outstanding Research in Infant Nutrition, Dubai Arab Emirates, 2012
The Charles W. Gowdey Distinguished Scientist Award, Western University, London Ontario, Canada, 2015
Distinguished Mentor Award, Biomedical Postdoctoral Program, University of Pennsylvania, 2015
Pediatric Scientist Award, St. Louis University, 2015
Publication Highlights
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