F. Estelle R. Simons, MD

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Simons, MD <span class="header__content__laureate__content"> <a href="/infectious-disease-allergy-immunity-0">Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity</a>, <a href="/women-medicine">Women in Medicine</a> </span> </h1> </div> <div class="grid header__content__laureate__bio"> <div class="grid__col--md-6"> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item"> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item--strong">Born: </div> <p>April 26, 1945</p> <p>(Vancouver, British Columbia)</p> </div> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item"> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item--strong">Education: </div> <p>MD, University of Manitoba (1969)</p> </div> </div> <div class="grid__col--md-6"> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item header__content__laureate__bio__item__awards"> <div class="header__content__laureate__bio__item--strong"> Awards & Honours: </div> <p>2024: Officer of the Order of Canada</p> <p>2018: American Academy of Pediatrics Award for Allergy and Immunology Research</p> <a href="#" data-popup="popup-awards"><i class="fal fa-arrow-right"></i> See All Awards </a> <div id="popup-awards" class="popup"> <button class="popup__close"><i class="far fa-times" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="webaim-hidden">Close popup</span></button> <div class="scrolling-content scrolling-content__awards"> <h3>Awards & Honours: </h3> <p>2024: Officer of the Order of Canada</p> <p>2018: American Academy of Pediatrics Award for Allergy and Immunology Research</p> <p>2015: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada</p> <p>2015: Doctors Manitoba Distinguished Service Award</p> <p>2013: World Allergy Organization Distinguished Service Award for Anaphylaxis Research and Knowledge Translation</p> <p>2013: Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences</p> <p>2013: Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Dr. Jerry Dolovich Award for Lifetime Contributions to Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Canada</p> <p>2012: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Distinguished Clinician Award </p> <p>2010: British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Dr. Jack Pepys Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Internationally</p> <p>2009: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Distinguished Service Award</p> <p>2007: World Allergy Organization Scientific Achievement Award</p> <p>2003: Commemorative Medal for the Queen's Golden Jubilee</p> <p>2003: Anaphylaxis Canada Achievement Award</p> <p>2001: Canadian Who’s Who in Health Care Award</p> <p>2000: Elected to the Collegium Internationale Allergologicum</p> <p>1999: Canadian Medical Association Medal of Service</p> <p>1999: Manitoba Medical Association Scholastic Award</p> <p>1991: CSACI Research Award</p> <p>1990: Dr. Bruce Chown Professorship in Pediatrics </p> <p>1988: Rh Institute Award from the University of Manitoba</p> <p>1975 - 1981: Medical Research Council of Canada Queen Elizabeth II Scientist Award</p> </div> </div> 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and clinical immunology on an international scale</h2> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="sketch-laureate" class="section--padded"> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-6"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-01/Simons_F-Estelle_web.jpg' alt='Dr. Estelle Simons'> </div> <div class="grid__col--md-6"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div><div id="block-sassquatch-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted"> <div><p><strong>An icon in the field of allergy and immunology</strong></p> <p>Dr. Estelle Simons is renowned for career-long research on management of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis.  As new medications were developed for these diseases over the years, she led a team that conducted innovative clinical pharmacology studies in patients of all ages, correlating blood concentrations with effects in body organs and confirming the scientific rationale for dosing.  Most of these medications proved to be effective and safe and to this day they remain widely used around the world.  With her colleagues in immunology, Dr. Simons also elucidated mechanisms associated with allergen sensitization and studied novel agents for immune modulation.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="key-facts" class="section--padded"> <div class="container"> <h2 class="text--centered">Key Facts</h2> <div class="grid grid--flex"> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 cards cards__key_facts"> <p>A leading international authority on anaphylaxis who conducted landmark epinephrine studies</p></div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 cards cards__key_facts"> <p>Published more than 600 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and edited six textbooks</p></div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 cards cards__key_facts"> <p>Gave more than 300 invited presentations at universities, research institutes and congresses in 48 countries</p></div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 cards cards__key_facts"> <p>Received more than 60 awards and honours for her work</p></div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 cards cards__key_facts"> <p>Recognized annually from 1998 -2003 in Best Doctors in America and annually from 2003 - 2015 in Best Doctors in Canada</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="timeline-introduction" class="section--padded"> <div class="container"> <h3 class="text--centered">Professional timeline</h3> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-4 grid__col--offset-right-md-2"> <div class="timeline-introduction__text"> <h4>Impact on lives today</h4> <p>Dr. Simons’ innovative research contributed to transformation of the pharmacologic management of allergic diseases from empiricism to science, mitigation of the global allergy epidemic, and alleviation of suffering. Through career-long leadership of national and international organizations and programs, she was an inspirational advocate of knowledge translation and science-based management of allergic diseases.</p> </div> </div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-6 "> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/FERS%20Modified%201-2-2017.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons' portrait'> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="timeline"> <div class="container laureate_achievement"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--md-6 grid__col--offset-right-md-7 timeline__end_year"> <h3>2025</h3> </div> </div> <ul> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/Simons%20Induction.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons inducted in to the CMHF'> <time>May 4, 2017</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Estelle Simons inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame</p> <p class="laureate_achievement__description">Québec City, Québec </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-05/simons%20with%20brd%20mmbrs.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons - President of the AAAAI in 2005'> <time>2005</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Dr. Simons made history as the first foreigner to be elected as President by the Fellows of the America Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology</p> <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/leadership-organizational-development>Leadership in Organizational Development</a>, <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/women-medicine>Women in Medicine</a>, <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/infectious-disease-allergy-immunity-0>Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity</a> <p class="laureate_achievement__description"> </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/2000%20timeline%20entry%20WAO%20Board.jpg' alt='Word Allergy Organization Board of Directors circa 2005'> <time>2000</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Dr. Estelle Simons began her 15-year commitment to the World Allergy Organization Board</p> <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/global-health>Global Health</a> <p class="laureate_achievement__description">During this time she served several terms on the Board of directors and chaired international research and education initiatives on anaphylaxis. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <time>1991</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Dr. Simons’ research on asthma, the airways and anaphylaxis led to many other international appointments during the next 30 years</p> <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/infectious-disease-allergy-immunity-0>Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity</a> <p class="laureate_achievement__description">These included appointments to expert panels at the National Institutes of Health (US) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and appointments as a consultant on World Health Organization initiatives and collaborative projects. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/Simons%20with%20child.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons with a patient'> <time>1989 - 1991</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Chair, Allergy Section of the Canadian Pediatric Society </p> <p class="laureate_achievement__description"> </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/Photo%20001%20cropped.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons receiving award'> <time>1988</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Began her six-year term as the Chair of the Clinical Immunology Specialty Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada</p> <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/leadership-organizational-development>Leadership in Organizational Development</a>, <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/women-medicine>Women in Medicine</a> <p class="laureate_achievement__description"> </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/Number%209.jpg' alt='Dr. Simons at the podium'> <time>1982 - 1984</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">The first woman to serve in this role, Dr. Simons became the President of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology</p> <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/leadership-organizational-development>Leadership in Organizational Development</a>, <a class="laureate_achievement__theme" href=/women-medicine>Women in Medicine</a> <p class="laureate_achievement__description"> </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="laureate_achievement__container"> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-02/Estelle%20Simons%20Timeline.jpg' alt='Picture of Dr. Estelle Simons'> <time>1975</time> <p class="laureate_achievement__title">Dr. Simons completed fellowship training at the University of Washington and returned to the University of Manitoba as a clinician scientist</p> <p class="laureate_achievement__description">She was appointed as the Founding Section Head of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics. </p> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-6 grid__col--offset-right-md-4 timeline__start_year"> <h3>1975</h3> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="quote" class="section--padded"> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-6 grid__col--offset-right-md-3 text--centered"> <q>Her impact, especially in the field of anaphylaxis, has saved many a life.</q> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="additional-resources" class="section--padded"> <div class="container container__additional-resources"> <div class="grid"> <h2 class="h6 additional-resources__title">Additional Resources: </h2> <ul> <li> <a href=></a> <i class="far fa-external-link-alt"></i> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <section id="related-laureates" class="section--narrow-top pt-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-4"> <h2>You might also be interested in these Laureates</h2> </div> <div class="grid__col--md-8 "> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-5 grid__col--offset-right-md-1 cards cards__related_laureates"> <div class="cards__related_laureates__image"> <a href=/laureates/annetteoconnor> <img src='https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/sites/default/files/2021-03/Annette%20OConnor%20Feature%20A.jpg' alt='Picture of Annette O'Connor'> </a> </div> <div class="cards__related_laureates__body"> <h3 class="h6">Annette O'Connor, PhD</h3> <p class="cards__related_laureates__body__theme"> <a href=/women-medicine><span class="cards__related_laureates__body__theme__link">Women in Medicine</span></a> </p> <p><p><strong>A passionate advocate for patient engagement</strong></p><p>The complexity of modern medical care can sometimes overwhelm patients, often when they are most vulnerable. 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