Dr. Rebecca Anne Simmons, MD
Is this you?
Claim your profileNeonatologyPediatricsObstetrics & Gynecology
OVERVIEW
I am a neonatologist interested in fetal growth retardation. Studies suggest that intrauterine growth retardation is associated with a higher risk of obesity, insulin resistance and adult-onset diabetes. My colleagues and I have developed an intrauterine growth retardation model that shows the development of insulin resistance and eventually diabetes. My goal is to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for the development of diabetes. In the lab, we are currently focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction in the b-cell. We are measuring mitochondrial function in pancreatic islets and the gene expression and activity of several enzymes that are key to energy production. We will soon determine whether our animal models develop hepatic insulin resistance. Also, in collaboration with Drs. Franz Matschinsky and Morris Birnbaum at the University of Pennsylvania, a variety of experimental techniques are used, including perfusion studies of isolated islets, …measurements of insulin-stimulated glucose uptake and utilization using radiolabeled glucose analogs, in vivo euglycemic clamp and oral glucose tolerance studies, RT-PCR, differential display PCR, and Northern and Western Blot analyses.
View moreRATINGS AND REVIEWS
Be first to leave a review
LOCATIONS
The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
3401 Civic Center Blvd Fl 2
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Tel: (215) 590-1653
Mon00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun00:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
SPECIALTIES
CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduated 1983
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED (90)
Please verify insurance information directly with your doctor's office as it may change frequently.
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA Open Access Plus
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna HMO
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim PPO
- UPMC PPO
- IBC Keystone HMO POS
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
SIMILAR PROVIDERS
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine
30 Years Experience | Philadelphia, PA
Data Transparency and Trust: Understanding WebMD Doctor Listings and Reviews
We know that finding the right doctor or provider is important to your health. That’s why we want to ensure you have confidence in the provider profiles and listings you see on WebMD Care. Our provider data is sourced from the physicians themselves as well as publicly available databases. Any doctor or provider who claims their profile by verifying themselves can update their information and provide additional data on their specialties, education, accepted insurances, conditions they treat, and procedures they perform.
All the physician and provider reviews on WebMD Care are provided by users just like you. Knowing these reviews provide insight into how other patients feel about a doctor, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Providers are not able to remove or modify reviews on their own. Reviews can only be removed after an internal review by our customer service team.
We value your input and encourage you to reach out to our support team if you encounter any issues.