Carol Fries Simpson, M.D.

About Me

Dr. Fries’ clinical interests include the evaluation, management, and surveillance of children and adolescents affected by pediatric cancers and blood disorders. She is also an early-career physician/scientist studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms of the most common childhood malignancy, acu...

Dr. Fries’ clinical interests include the evaluation, management, and surveillance of children and adolescents affected by pediatric cancers and blood disorders. She is also an early-career physician/scientist studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms of the most common childhood malignancy, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Her ultimate career goal is to improve the personalization of therapy and minimize unnecessary treatment-related toxicity for children and adolescents affected by cancer.

Professional Background

Dr. Fries is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the University of Rochester. She completed medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, followed by pediatric residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at the University of Rochester.

Certified Specialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2016 - 2019

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2016

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2015

Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Awards

Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Pilot Studies Trainee Award. 2018 - 2019

Department of Pediatrics Dean's Fellowship. 2017 - 2019

Fellow Teaching Award. 2017 - 2017

House Staff Teaching Award. 2015 - 2015

Rochester General Hospital Chief Roundtable Honor. 2014 - 2015

Excellence in Neonatology Award. 2014 - 2014

Gold Humanism Honor Society. 2012 - 2012

Herbert Lourie, MD Award. 2012 - 2012

John T. Lowry Jr. Prize for the Outstanding Graduate in Biology. 2008 - 2008

Phi Beta Kappa. 2008 - 2008

Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society. 2008 - 2008

Research

Dr. Fries is an early-career physician/scientist with an interest in translational research efforts to improve the care of children with lymphoid malignancies, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoma. Her ultimate goal is to construct a career niche focused on improving patient ...

Dr. Fries is an early-career physician/scientist with an interest in translational research efforts to improve the care of children with lymphoid malignancies, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoma. Her ultimate goal is to construct a career niche focused on improving patient risk stratification to prevent relapse while minimizing unnecessary treatment toxicity. She has been trained in deep sequencing methods for evaluating genetic variation in lymphoid malignancies, with a particular interest in immunoglobulin sequencing techniques for the study of diverse clonal composition in B cell ALL.