Gregg D. Simonson, PhD, is currently the Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships at
HealthPartners Institute International Diabetes Center. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the
Department of Family Practice and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School
and is responsible for ensuring that family practice residents understand how to provide evidence-based
diabetes care and education.
Dr. Simonson earned his doctorate in molecular cell biology and biochemistry at the University of
Minnesota. He held a post-doctoral research position at the University of Wisconsin Children’s Diabetes
Center and was awarded a Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship for his research on
diabetes gene therapy. As Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnership, Dr. Simonson oversees
development of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report, quality improvement projects with
emphasis on integrating continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data into the electronic medical record
and the development of continuing education programs for healthcare and industry professionals. His
research interests include translation of research into clinical practice through creation of evidence-
based algorithms, practice guidelines, and education resources.
Dr. Simonson is a member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Minnesota Department of
Health Diabetes CVD and Diabetes Plan Leadership Team, and is active in the Time In Range Coalition. He was
the recipient of the 2015 Bruce Zimmerman Diabetes Award by the Minnesota Department of Health for
leadership in promoting diabetes care, education, and prevention. He has authored many original
articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented abstracts of his research at numerous
national and international scientific meetings.