Tiffany Simms-Waldrip

Tiffany Simms-Waldrip, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology and leads clinical and research initiatives in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), particularly focusing on bone marrow failure syndromes and graft-versus-host disease. Dr. Simms-Waldrip serves as the Clinical Director of Pediatric HSCT at UT Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center Dallas, alongside roles as HSCT Education Coordinator and Bone Marrow Failure Physician.

Educational Background:

• Medical Degree: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Pediatric Residency: UCLA Medical Center
• Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at UCLA Medical Center

Research Focus: Her research emphasizes translational and clinical aspects of HSCT, including microbiome impacts on immune recovery, antibiotic effects on GVHD, and novel therapies for transplantation complications. She explores biomarkers and therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing HSCT.

Professional Contributions:

• Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• Leadership: Chair of the Tissue and Transfusion Utilization Committee at Children’s Medical Center Dallas
• Mentorship: Pediatrics Residency Program Mentor at UTSW

Laboratory and Clinical Work: Her clinical practice integrates advanced HSCT protocols and innovative diagnostics, such as nasal endoscopy for febrile neutropenia evaluation. She collaborates on multi-institutional trials assessing radiation techniques (e.g., VMAT-TBI) and immunomodulatory therapies.