Mike Simmers

Dr. Simmers brings over 17 years of scientific expertise developing tools and in vitro organ systems for the HemoShear technology. During this time, he co-developed novel systems of the human vasculature, liver, and tumor microenvironment. Dr. Simmers held various roles within the organization, including leading commercial scientific studies, developing new technologies, overseeing laboratory operations and managing HemoShear’s intellectual property portfolio. He authored several scientific publications and was issued multiple patents related to in vitro human organ systems. Dr. Simmers earned a B.S. and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.