Marcus Simmons

Professional with strong background in anesthesiology, prepared to deliver high-quality patient care and optimize anesthesia protocols. Expertise in administering anesthesia, monitoring patient vitals, and responding to emergent situations. Strong focus on collaborative team dynamics and adaptability to shifting priorities ensures reliable performance and effective outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, pain management, and utilization of advanced medical equipment.

• Basic life support/CPR (BLS) 2021
• Advance cardiac life support (ACLS) 2019
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) 2021
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) 2023

• Cai, L. Overman, D., Simmons, M., Wilsons, C., Sebastian, J., Eisenberg, M., Kam- Morgan, L. KRAS/NRAS Extended Gene Mutation Analysis in Colorectal Cancer Using Multiplex SNaPshot Method. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 2016; Volume 18, Issue 6: pg. 1012
• Cai, L. Overman, D., Simmons, M., Wilsons, C., Sebastian, J., Eisenberg, M., Kam-Morgan, L. BRAF Gene Mutation Analysis in Variety Cancers Using Multiplex SNaPshot Method. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 2016; Volume 18, Issue 6: pg. 1015
• Vogt K., Burlew A., Simmons M., Reddy S., Kozdron C., Ibinson, J. Neural correlates of systemic lidocaine administration in healthy adults measured by functional MRI: a single arm open label study. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2025; Volume 134, Issue 2: pgs. 414-424
• Podium Presentation: Simmons M. (presenter), Kozdron C., and Vogt K. Cognitive performance and pain perception with propofol, dexmedetomidine, and fentanyl in healthy young adults, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2024, Philadelphia, PA, October 20, 2024
• Poster Presentation: Simmons M. (presenter), Kozdron C., and Vogt K. Cognitive performance and pain perception with propofol, dexmedetomidine, and fentanyl in healthy young adults, Safar Symposium 2024, Pittsburgh, PA, April 25, 2024
• Virtual Presentation: Simmons, M. (presenter), Abimbola F. Post-operative Cardiac Complications after Emergent Exploratory Laparotomy, Student Trauma and Resuscitation Research Program Virtual Symposium, Atlanta, GA, July 28, 2020
• Poster Presentation: Simmons, M. (presenter), Nadeau, K., and Freeland, D. Methylation Changes in the FOXP3 Gene of Regulatory T Cells as a Potential Biomarker of Effective Oral Immunotherapy for Milk and Egg Allergy, 63rd Annual Meharry Medical College Research Day, Nashville, TN, March 13, 2019
• Podium: Simmons, M., Nadeau, K., and Freeland, D. Methylation Changes in the FOXP3 Gene of Regulatory T Cells as a Potential Biomarker of Effective Oral Immunotherapy for Milk and Egg Allergy, Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research, Palo Alto, CA, July 9, 2018
• Poster Presentation: Cai, L., Overman, D., Simmons, M. (presenter), Wilsons, C., Sebastian, J., Eisenberg, M., Kam-Morgan, L. KRAS/NRAS Extended Gene Mutation Analysis in Colorectal Cancer Using Multiplex SNaPshot Method, AMP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, November 11, 2016
• Poster Presentation: Cai, L., Overman, D., Simmons, M. (presenter), Wilsons, C., Sebastian, J., Eisenberg, M., Kam-Morgan, L. BRAF Gene Mutation Analysis in Variety Cancers Using Multiplex SNaPshot Method, AMP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, November 12, 2016

• University of Pittsburgh T32 Research Scholar 07/2023-06/2025

  Principal Investigator: Keith Vogt, MD, PhD 

  Contributed to studies that determine how human memory is affected by sedation using diverse anesthetic agents while concomitantly experiencing painful stimulation

• Emory University Emory Student Trauma and Resuscitation Research Program (STaR) Intern, Researcher

Principal Investigator: Abimbola Faloye, MD Summer 2020 

Contributed to a study that examines the incidence and characteristics of cardiac complications after emergent exploratory laparotomy

• Stanford University Medical Student Researcher Summer 2018

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD 

Lead author in a project that observed molecular changes in T-cells after allergy sensitization Conducted statistical analysis

• Laboratory Corporation of America Research Assistant 06/2013-06/2016

Principal Investigator: Li Cai, PhD 

Contributed to a studies that determines efficacy of mutation detection for molecular testing Assisted in statistical analysis

• Surgery Health Equity Coalition 05/2023 Co-led subcommittee for guest speakers and journal club
• Knot Tying and Suture Skills Workshop 10/2021-06/2023 Organized and assisted medical students with suturing skills
• Salt Wagon Student-Run Clinic 01/2019-04/2021 Assisted in providing free primary care to underserved populations, supervised by faculty physicians
• CEDS Tutor 03/2019-06/2021 Tutored first and second year students on basic science concepts Lead group tutoring sessions
• MeharryNOW Spring 2019 Taught local middle school students biology concepts Guided students in technical skills in dissection of frogs