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Simone Herzberg, Ph.D. (she/her)

Katherine Hartmann and Jonathan Schoenecker Labs, M4


Graduate Program: Epidemiology

Dissertation: Investigating Causal Relationships of Diabetes and Obesity with Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tear

Hometown: Portland, OR

Undergraduate Institution: Seattle Pacific University

Research Interests: I am interested in injury prevention research. Specifically, I study the causal implications of Diabetes and Obesity on rotator cuff tear. Currently my work focuses on using mendelian randomization analysis to use genetics to investigate potential causal mechanisms for degenerative rotator cuff tears.

MSTP Leadership: Wellness Committee, Outreach Committee

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Cooking, Baking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Hiking, Playing with my dogs, Running, Embroidery, Engraving, etc.