Dr. Simon's research interests include DNA repair, tumor metabolism and epigenetic modulation of cancer targeting these for therapeutic gain.
HOUSTON, TX, April 20, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present George Simon, MD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Simon celebrates many years of experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 20 years of professional experience in medicine, Dr. Simon has served as a professor in the Department of Thoracic, Head and Neck Medical Oncology with the Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2012. Prior to obtaining his current role, he was an associate professor of medicine with the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina from 2010 to 2012, also serving as the Burtschy Family Endowed Chair of Cancer Research. From 2008 to 2010, he was the director of the Fox Chase Cancer Center thoracic oncology program, and he was an assistant professor with the Moffitt Cancer Center from 2000 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as an assistant professor of medicine with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, having served as chief fellow with the institution from 1996 to 1997.
Dr. Simon was inspired to enter medicine from an early age, and had been proficient in the sciences; particularly, biology and physics. He began his career as a student at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1986, simultaneously serving as an intern. He remained with the school for a residency in internal medicine until 1990, when he earned a Doctor of Medicine. He traveled to the United States to join the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as a fellow until 1993, subsequently serving in a residency with St. Joseph's Hospital from 1993 to 1995. He then rejoined the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as a fellow of oncology and hematology until 1997. He is certified by the American Board of Hematology (1997-2007), the American Board of Medical Oncology (1997-2027), and the American Board of Internal Medicine (1997-2017).
Dr. Simon's research interests include DNA repair, tumor metabolism and epigenetic modulation of cancer targeting these for therapeutic gain. Some of his research has been funded by the National Cancer Institute (R21, R01), Department of Defense (IDEA Award) and other institutional funding mechanisms. Dr. Simon was also a part of a team of physicians who competed successfully for a Lung Cancer SPORE (a multi-investigator NCI grant).
Additionally, Dr. Simon served as a reviewer for several panels of the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense and Veterans Administration Merit Review Board. Internationally, Dr. Simon has also served as a grant reviewer for the NICE, UK and for grant organizations in Ireland and Australia.
Previously, Dr. Simon served as a member of American College of Chest Physicians and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Lung Cancer guidelines panels. Currently, he holds two active United States Patents.
A respected voice in the field, Dr. Simon has authored and co-authored more than 100 articles to peer reviewed publications, as well as 13 book chapters. Specializing in thoracic cancer due to the challenging nature of the ailment and the relatively common nature of the malignancy, he strives to make an impact with patient care, teaching, and research. Dr. Simon considers the highlight of his career to be the gratitude of his patients and the graduate research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, residents, fellows and junior faculty he has trained and mentored over the years often expressed in the form of cards and letters.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, George Simon, MD, has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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