Aaron Simmons

Aaron Simmons has a diverse work experience starting from 2011. Aaron began at Washington State University as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant. Aaron then moved to the University of Idaho where they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, and Guest Lecturer. In 2017, they joined the John A. Moran Eye Center as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Aaron also worked at Westminster College as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for a brief period in 2019. Their most recent role is at BioFire Defense, where they have been working as a Scientist since 2020.

Aaron Simmons has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Sciences from Washington State University, which they obtained between the years 2010 and 2013. Aaron then pursued further education and completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry at the University of Idaho from 2013 to 2017. Following their PhD, Aaron Simmons joined the University of Utah as a Postdoctoral Fellow, specializing in Retinal Disease. No specific start or end year is mentioned for their postdoctoral fellowship.