Draft:Dr. Glenn E Simmons, Jr
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Dr. Glenn E. Simmons, Jr. Dr. Glenn E. Simmons, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a molecular biologist and health disparities researcher, focusing on the role of lipids in the regulation of inflammatory and immunological processes in the tumor microenvironment1.
Early Life and Education Dr. Simmons received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of South Florida (USF). He trained at the Moffitt Cancer Center as an NCI undergraduate research fellow1. He obtained his doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College, where he investigated the transcriptional regulation of HIV-1 as a NIH-NRSA predoctoral fellow in the Center for AIDS Health Disparities Research.
Career Dr. Simmons completed postdoctoral research at LSU Health Science Center Shreveport and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Before joining Cornell, he was on the faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he led the MN Department of Health-sponsored COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Laboratory for Minnesota until 20211.
Research Interests Dr. Simmons' research focuses on the role that lipids play in the initiation and maintenance of tumors. His lab utilizes molecular biology and high throughput screening approaches to investigate fundamental questions about the biology of cancer cells1. Additionally, his lab is developing novel patient-derived in vitro tumor models for testing various therapeutic approaches in non-small cell lung carcinoma.
Community Engagement Dr. Simmons is actively working to eliminate health disparities by partnering with groups across the country to improve health outcomes and research participation of underrepresented and underserved populations. He has conducted community-based participatory research involving education and outreach to communities affected by increased cancer mortality rates1.