Tamara Simon

Dr. Tamara Simon is Professor of Pediatrics (Clinical Scholar) at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and conducts research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). She serves as CHLA Site Principal Investigator for the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) and directs workforce development initiatives.

Her research program focuses on cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections, microbial pathogenesis, and quality improvement for children with medical complexity. She investigates clinical outcomes, infection prevention strategies, and healthcare delivery models for pediatric neurosurgical and medically complex populations.

Dr. Simon's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on infection prevention in neurosurgery, healthcare transitions for medically complex children, and quality measurement in pediatric hospital care. Her work integrates clinical epidemiology with translational approaches to improve outcomes for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• American Pediatric Society (2019)
• Outstanding Research Award in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (2018)
• Society for Pediatric Research (2009)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (1999)
• Phi Beta Kappa Senior Honor Society (1994)
• 9 additional prestigious awards