University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute
Quantum One Bldg
2 Hot Metal Street
Pittsburgh,
PA
USA
15203
Email:
simineriol@upmc.edu
Biographical Sketch:
Linda Siminerio has led a career in diabetes research and education for more than 30 years. She is currently the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute and is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Schools of Medicine and Nursing.
Dr. Siminerio has served as President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association and as Senior Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). In these positions, she has organized and led national and international efforts on the development of programs, curricula and standards for diabetes education directed toward health professionals, patients and the community. She has been appointed to serve as the organizing chair for the next IDF World Diabetes Congress.
A nationally-recognized expert on diabetes education and health care delivery models, she organized efforts for a Diabetes Action Plan for Pennsylvania. She has recently been appointed to serve on Governor Rendell’s Chronic Care Commission.
Along with her work in PA, she’s working with the US Air Force in implementing models of diabetes prevention and care for the military. She serves as the Principal Investigator on numerous studies related to diabetes prevention and the improvement of care provided by primary care providers, diabetes education and program development.