Mary Simons

Mary Simons is a Researcher affiliated with the University Library at Macquarie University. Her primary role is as a Clinical Librarian, focusing on evidence-based practice and medical education. She contributes to systematic reviews in neurosurgery and healthcare policy, and has led projects such as the 'Evidence Check: Lifestyle modification programs.' Her work emphasizes integrating evidence-based medicine into clinical training and improving shared decision-making frameworks.

Research Interests: Ms. Simons specializes in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis, particularly in neurosurgery, healthcare policy, and medical education. Her work intersects with clinical decision-making, surgical outcomes, and the role of librarians in advancing evidence-based practice. She has explored topics like arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya disease, and the impact of training programs on healthcare quality.

Awards: She received the Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in 2016, recognizing her impact on medical education. Her research has been cited over 300 times, with a focus on collaborative projects and interdisciplinary studies.

Grants & Projects: Simons co-led the 2020 Sax Institute-funded project 'Evidence Check: Lifestyle modification programs,' evaluating public health interventions. Her work bridges academic libraries and clinical practice, advocating for librarian roles in healthcare education and decision support.