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Laura Simons is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist specializing in chronic pain management for youth. Her research focuses on advancing pain neuroscience and psychology to develop mechanistic understanding and effective treatments for pediatric pain. Simons leads initiatives that aim to leverage digital health technologies for improved patient outcomes and accessibility. Her projects include defining biomarkers of pain experiences, assessing the efficacy of virtual reality in pain rehabilitation, and implementing Graded Exposure Treatment for children with chronic pain. Through her work, she aims to alleviate suffering among youth and emerging adults dealing with chronic pain, bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. She is actively involved in several Pain Research initiatives and has received multiple awards, including the Early Career Award from the International Association Study of Pain. Simons teaches courses on anesthesiology and pain management at Stanford, contributing to the education of future clinicians in this critical field.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA
Evaluate and treat youth presenting with chronic pain in the Pediatric Pain Management Clinic.
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