Stacey Simon, PhD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Pulmonary Medicine

Recognition & Awards

• 4P Early Career Stage Clinical Investigator Award, Sleep Research Society (2017)
• Sleep Research Network Travel Award, Sleep Research Network (2016)

Research Interests

Publications

• Simon SL, Stephenson JJ, Haynes K, Kennedy ER, Frydman G, Amdur A, Parthasarathy S. The lived experience of positive airway pressure therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea across the lifespan: a qualitative study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023 Oct 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37882633
• Clementi MA, Kienzler C, Yonker M, Harmon M, Simon SL. Preliminary exploration of a multidimensional sleep health composite in adolescent females with frequent migraine. Headache. 2023 Sep 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37655667
• Crenshaw MM, Thompson T, Carson R, Simon SL, Patel S, Klap T, Duis J. A novel remote monitoring device recapitulates sleep patterns in angelman syndrome. Sleep Med. 2023 Oct;110:120-122. PubMed PMID: 37574611
• Kaar JL, Bowen AE, Simon SL, Dadematthews A, Chandrasekhar JL, Musci R, Pangelinan M. A call to create evidence-based mental health promotion interventions for youth that are equitable across ethnic/racial subgroups: Advocates 4-ALL Youth. Front Public Health. 2023;11:1139921. PubMed PMID: 37151585
• Magliato SN, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Smulligan KL, Simon SL, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Sleep Problems After Concussion Are Associated With Poor Balance and Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms. J Child Neurol. 2023 Mar;38(3-4):198-205. PubMed PMID: 37122172
• Chandrasekhar JL, Bowen AE, Heberlein E, Pyle E, Studts CR, Simon SL, Shomaker L, Kaar JL. Correction to: Universal, School-Based Mental Health Program Implemented among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Youth Yields Equitable Outcomes: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug;59(6):1118. PubMed PMID: 36929500
• Reynolds AM, Spaeth AM, Hale L, Williamson AA, LeBourgeois MK, Wong SD, Hartstein LE, Levenson JC, Kwon M, Hart CN, Greer A, Richardson CE, Gradisar M, Clementi MA, Simon SL, Reuter-Yuill LM, Picchietti DL, Wild S, Tarokh L, Sexton-Radek K, Malow BA, Lenker KP, Calhoun SL, Johnson DA, Lewin D, Carskadon MA. Pediatric sleep: current knowledge, gaps, and opportunities for the future. Sleep. 2023 Jul 11;46(7). PubMed PMID: 36881684
• Chandrasekhar JL, Bowen AE, Heberlein E, Pyle E, Studts CR, Simon SL, Shomaker L, Kaar JL. Universal, School-Based Mental Health Program Implemented Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Youth Yields Equitable Outcomes: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug;59(6):1109-1117. PubMed PMID: 36757609
• Neely LM, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Simon SL, Wilson JC, Howell DR. The association between sleep and physical activity with persisting postconcussion symptoms among adolescent athletes. PM R. 2023 Sep;15(9):1122-1129. PubMed PMID: 36580488
• Reppucci ML, Tong S, Simon SL, Nolan MM, Jujare S, Moulton SL, Kaar JL. Factors associated with new mental health diagnoses and resource utilization among pediatric patients following trauma admission. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jan;58(1):118-124. PubMed PMID: 36273919
• L Wesley K, Cooper EH, Brinton JT, Meier M, Honaker S, Simon SL. A National Survey of U.S. Adolescent Sleep Duration, Timing, and Social Jetlag During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Behav Sleep Med. 2023 May-Jun;21(3):291-303. PubMed PMID: 35699363
• Sabin C, Bowen AE, Heberlein E, Pyle E, Lund L, Studts CR, Shomaker LB, Simon SL, Kaar JL. The Impact of a Universal Mental Health Intervention on Youth with Elevated Negative Affectivity: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Contemp Sch Psychol. 2023;27(1):53-60. PubMed PMID: 34336376
• Rynders CA, Bowen AE, Cooper E, Brinton JT, Higgins J, Nadeau KJ, Wright KP Jr, Simon SL. A Naturalistic Actigraphic Assessment of Changes in Adolescent Sleep, Light Exposure, and Activity Before and During COVID-19. J Biol Rhythms. 2022 Sep 20;:7487304221123455. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36124632
• Simon SL, Pan Z, Marden T, Zhou W, Ghosh T, Hossain D, Thomas JG, McCrory MA, Sazonov E, Higgins J. Body mass index and variability in meal duration and association with rate of eating. Front Nutr. 2022;9:941001. PubMed PMID: 35958246
• L Wesley K, Cooper EH, Brinton JT, Meier M, Honaker S, Simon SL. A National Survey of U.S. Adolescent Sleep Duration, Timing, and Social Jetlag During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Behav Sleep Med. 2022 Jun 14;:1-13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35699363
• Simon SL, Kaar JL, Talker I, Reich J. Evidence-Based Behavioral Strategies in Smartphone Apps for Children's Sleep: Content Analysis. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2022 Mar 3;5(1):e32129. PubMed PMID: 35238787
• Simon SL, Ware MA, Bowen AE, Chandrasekhar JL, Lee JA, Shomaker LB, Gulley LD, Heberlein E, Kaar JL. Sleep Moderates Improvements in Mental Health Outcomes in Youth: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Am J Health Promot. 2022 Jun;36(5):772-780. PubMed PMID: 35081761
• Stearns M, Ievers-Landis CE, McCrae C, & Simon SL. (2022). Sleep across childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and case examples. Children’s Health Care. doi: 10.1080/02739615.2021.2016407.
• Bowen AE, Wesley KL, Cooper EH, Meier M, Kaar JL, Simon SL. Longitudinal assessment of anxiety and depression symptoms in U.S. adolescents across six months of the coronavirus pandemic. BMC Psychol. 2022 Dec 29;10(1):322. PubMed PMID: 36581894
• Sabin C, Bowen AE, Heberlein E, Pyle E, Lund L, Studts CR, Shomaker LB, Simon SL, Kaar JL. The Impact of a Universal Mental Health Intervention on Youth with Elevated Negative Affectivity: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Contemp Sch Psychol. 2021 Jul 27;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34336376
• Clark ELM, Gulley LD, Prince MA, Casamassima M, Sanchez N, Jimenez V, Johnson SA, Miller RL, Conte I, Kaar JL, Simon SL, Melby C, Lucas-Thompson RG, Shomaker LB. The role of mindfulness in associations among depression symptoms, sleep duration, and insulin resistance in adolescents. J Behav Med. 2021 Oct;44(5):694-703. PubMed PMID: 33884531
• Bowen AE, Staggs S, Kaar J, Nokoff N, Simon SL. Short sleep, insomnia symptoms, and evening chronotype are correlated with poorer mood and quality of life in adolescent transgender males. Sleep Health. 2021 Aug;7(4):445-450. PubMed PMID: 33875385
• Torres-Zegarra C, Sundararajan D, Benson J, Seagle H, Witten M, Walders-Abramson N, Simon SL, Huguelet P, Nokoff NJ, Cree-Green M. Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):617-625. PubMed PMID: 33794340
• Kaar JL, Morelli N, Russell SP, Talker I, Moore JM, Inge TH, Nadeau KJ, Hawkins SMM, Aloia MS, Simon SL. Obstructive sleep apnea and early weight loss among adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 Apr;17(4):711-717. PubMed PMID: 33478907
• Simon SL, Higgins J, Melanson E, Wright KP Jr, Nadeau KJ. A Model of Adolescent Sleep Health and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2021 Jan 15;21(2):4. PubMed PMID: 33449241
• Ingram DG, Jesteadt L, Crisp C, Simon SL. Treatment and care delivery in pediatric narcolepsy: a survey of parents, youth, and sleep physicians. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 May 1;17(5):875-884. PubMed PMID: 33283753
• Ingram DG, Jesteadt L, Crisp C, Simon SL. Perceived challenges in pediatric narcolepsy: a survey of parents, youth, and sleep physicians. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 Jan 1;17(1):13-22. PubMed PMID: 32895119
• Simon, S.L, Clay, D.L., Chandrasekhar, J.L., & Duncan, C.L. (2021). Gender bias in pediatric psychology. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 9, 82-95. doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000378.
• Kaar, J.L., Bowen, A.E., Clark, E., Ware, M., Chandrasekhar, J.L., Gulley, L., Studts, C.R., Shomaker, L., and Simon, S.L. (2021). School-based interventions to improve sleep duration: lessons learned and future directions. Current Psychology. doi: 10.1007/s12144-021-02137-0.
• Ingram DG, Jesteadt L, Crisp C, Simon SL. Perceived challenges in pediatric narcolepsy: a survey of parents, youth, and sleep physicians. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32895119
• Carmody JK, Simon SL, Mara CA, Byars KC. Validation and confirmatory factor analysis of the pediatric Adherence Barriers to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Questionnaire. Sleep Med. 2020 Oct;74:1-8. PubMed PMID: 32828897
• Benson J, Severn C, Hudnut-Beumler J, Simon SL, Abramson N, Shomaker LB, Gulley LD, Taylor A, Kelsey MM, Nadeau KJ, Zeitler PS, Pyle L, Cree-Green M. Depression in Girls With Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and/or Type 2 Diabetes. Can J Diabetes. 2020 Aug;44(6):507-513. PubMed PMID: 32792104
• Cree-Green M, Carreau AM, Davis SM, Frohnert BI, Kaar JL, Ma NS, Nokoff NJ, Reusch JEB, Simon SL, Nadeau KJ. Peer mentoring for professional and personal growth in academic medicine. J Investig Med. 2020 Aug;68(6):1128-1134. PubMed PMID: 32641352
• Kaar JL, Schmiege SJ, Kalkwarf HJ, Woo JG, Daniels SR, Simon SL. Longitudinal Assessment of Sleep Trajectories during Early Childhood and Their Association with Obesity. Child Obes. 2020 Apr;16(3):211-217. PubMed PMID: 31750742
• Simon SL, Ferris KA, Durkin K, Riekert K, Duncan C. Accuracy of Body Size Estimation in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis and Association with Health-Related Quality of Life. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2020 Sep;27(3):459-466. PubMed PMID: 31728881
• Simon S, Rahat H, Carreau AM, Garcia-Reyes Y, Halbower A, Pyle L, Nadeau KJ, Cree-Green M. Poor Sleep Is Related to Metabolic Syndrome Severity in Adolescents With PCOS and Obesity. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Apr 1;105(4). PubMed PMID: 31901092
• Stark LJ, Filigno SS, Kichler JC, Bolling C, Ratcliff MB, Robson SM, Simon SL, McCullough MB, Clifford LM, Stough CO, Zion C, Mara CA. Maintenance Following a Randomized Trial of a Clinic and Home-based Behavioral Intervention of Obesity in Preschoolers. J Pediatr. 2019 Oct;213:128-136.e3. PubMed PMID: 31230889
• Simon SL, Diniz Behn C, Laikin A, Kaar JL, Rahat H, Cree-Green M, Wright KP Jr, Nadeau KJ. Sleep & Circadian Health are Associated with Mood & Behavior in Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity. Behav Sleep Med. 2019 Jun 20;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31218887
• Simon SL, Goetz AR, Meier M, Brinton J, Zion C, Stark LJ. Sleep duration and bedtime in preschool-age children with obesity: Relation to BMI and diet following a weight management intervention. Pediatr Obes. 2019 Nov;14(11):e12555. PubMed PMID: 31215768
• Simon SL, McWhirter L, Diniz Behn C, Bubar KM, Kaar JL, Pyle L, Rahat H, Garcia-Reyes Y, Carreau AM, Wright KP, Nadeau KJ, Cree-Green M. Morning Circadian Misalignment Is Associated With Insulin Resistance in Girls With Obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Aug 1;104(8):3525-3534. PubMed PMID: 30888398
• Robson SM, Ziegler ML, McCullough MB, Stough CO, Zion C, Simon SL, Ittenbach RF, Stark LJ. Changes in diet quality and home food environment in preschool children following weight management. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2019 Feb 4;16(1):16. PubMed PMID: 30717746
• Simon SL, Behn CD, Cree-Green M, Kaar JL, Pyle L, Hawkins SMM, Rahat H, Garcia-Reyes Y, Wright KP Jr, Nadeau KJ. Too Late and Not Enough: School Year Sleep Duration, Timing, and Circadian Misalignment Are Associated with Reduced Insulin Sensitivity in Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity. J Pediatr. 2019 Feb;205:257-264.e1. PubMed PMID: 30497764
• Simon SL, Behn CD, Cree-Green M, Kaar JL, Pyle L, Hawkins SMM, Rahat H, Garcia-Reyes Y, Wright KP Jr, Nadeau KJ. Too Late and Not Enough: School Year Sleep Duration, Timing, and Circadian Misalignment Are Associated with Reduced Insulin Sensitivity in Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity. J Pediatr. 2018 Nov 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30497764
• Kaar JL, Schmiege SJ, Vadiveloo M, Simon SL, Tovar A. Sleep duration mediates the relationship between health behavior patterns and obesity. Sleep Health. 2018 Oct;4(5):442-447. PubMed PMID: 30241659
• Simon SL, Vigers T, Campbell K, Pyle L, Branscomb R, Nadeau KJ, Chan CL. Reduced insulin sensitivity is correlated with impaired sleep in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Diabetes. 2018 Nov;19(7):1183-1190. PubMed PMID: 30022572
• Stark LJ, Spear Filigno S, Bolling C, Ratcliff MB, Kichler JC, Robson SM, Simon SL, McCullough MB, Clifford LM, Odar Stough C, Zion C, Ittenbach RF. Clinic and Home-Based Behavioral Intervention for Obesity in Preschoolers: A Randomized Trial. J Pediatr. 2018 Jan;192:115-121.e1. PubMed PMID: 29150147
• Odar Stough C, McCullough MB, Robson SL, Bolling C, Spear Filigno S, Kichler JC, Zion C, Clifford LM, Simon SL, Ittenbach RF, Stark LJ. Are Preschoolers Meeting the Mark? Comparing the Dietary, Activity, and Sleep Behaviors of Preschoolers With Obesity to National Recommendations. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 May 1;43(4):452-463. PubMed PMID: 29048553
• Odar Stough C, McCullough MB, Robson SL, Bolling C, Spear Filigno S, Kichler JC, Zion C, Clifford LM, Simon SL, Ittenbach RF, Stark LJ. Are Preschoolers Meeting the Mark? Comparing the Dietary, Activity, and Sleep Behaviors of Preschoolers With Obesity to National Recommendations. J Pediatr Psychol. 2017 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29048553
• Kaar JL, Simon SL, Schmiege SJ, Nadeau KJ, Kelsey MM. Adolescent's Health Behaviors and Risk for Insulin Resistance: A Review of the Literature. Curr Diab Rep. 2017 Jul;17(7):49. PubMed PMID: 28526994
• Byars KC, Simon SL. American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 Safe Sleep Practices: Implications for Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Behav Sleep Med. 2017 May-Jun;15(3):175-179. PubMed PMID: 28296540
• Stark LJ, Filigno SS, Bolling C, Ratcliff MB, Kichler JC, Robson SL, Simon SL, McCullough MB, Clifford LM, Stough CO, Zion C, Ittenbach RF. Learning about Activity and Understanding Nutrition for Child Health (LAUNCH): Rationale, design, and implementation of a randomized clinical trial of a family-based pediatric weight management program for preschoolers. Contemp Clin Trials. 2017 Jan;52:10-19. PubMed PMID: 27777128
• Byars KC, Simon SL, Peugh J, Beebe DW. Validation of a Brief Insomnia Severity Measure in Youth Clinically Referred for Sleep Evaluation. J Pediatr Psychol. 2017 May 1;42(4):466-475. PubMed PMID: 27694574
• Stark LJ, Filigno SS, Bolling C, Ratcliff MB, Kichler JC, Robson SL, Simon SL, McCullough MB, Clifford LM, Stough CO, Zion C, Ittenbach RF. Learning about Activity and Understanding Nutrition for Child Health (LAUNCH): Rationale, design, and implementation of a randomized clinical trial of a family-based pediatric weight management program for preschoolers. Contemp Clin Trials. 2016 Oct 21. PubMed PMID: 27777128
• Byars KC, Simon SL, Peugh J, Beebe DW. Validation of a Brief Insomnia Severity Measure in Youth Clinically Referred for Sleep Evaluation. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 27694574
• Hawkins SM, Jensen EL, Simon SL, Friedman NR. Correlates of Pediatric CPAP Adherence. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016 Jun 15;12(6):879-84. PubMed PMID: 27092702
• Stark LJ, Opipari-Arrigan L, Filigno SS, Simon SL, Leonard A, Mogayzel PJ, Rausch J, Zion C, Powers SW. Web-Based Intervention for Nutritional Management in Cystic Fibrosis: Development, Usability, and Pilot Trial. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Jun;41(5):510-21. PubMed PMID: 26582520
• Kumar, T.R., Reusch, J.E.B., Kohrt, W.M., Regensteiner, J.G., … Simon, S.L., Wherry, S. (in press). Sex differences across the lifespan: A focus on cardiometabolism. Journal of Women’s Health.
• Simon, S.L, Clay, D.L., Chandrasekhar, J.L.*, & Duncan, C.L. (in press). Gender bias in pediatric psychology. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology.
• Kaar, J.L., Morelli., N.*, Russell, S.P.*, Talker, I.*, Moore, J.M., Inge, T.H., Nadeau, K.J., Hawkins, S.M.M., Aloia, M.S., & Simon, S.L. (in press). Obstructive sleep apnea and early weight loss among adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.
• Simon, S.L., Ware, M.A., Bowen, A.E., Chandrasekhar, J.L., Lee, J.A., Shomaker, L.B., Gulley, L.D., Heberlein, E., & Kaar, J.L. (in press). Sleep moderates improvements in mental health outcomes in youth: Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. American Journal of Health Promotion.
• Reppucci ML, Tong S, Simon SL, Nolan M, Gonzalez C, Jujare S, Moulton, SL, Kaar JL. (in press). Factors associated with new mental health diagnoses and resource utilization among pediatric patients following admission for trauma. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.007.
• Simon SL, Blankenship J, Manoogian ENC, Fleischer, JG, Panda S, Mashek, DG, & Chow LS. (in press). The impact of a self-selected time restricted eating intervention on eating patterns, sleep, and late-night eating in individuals with obesity. Frontiers in Nutrition.

Professional Memberships

• Society of Pediatric Psychology, Member
• Sleep Research Society, Member
• Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Member