Mr Jeremy Simcock, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch

Senior Lecturer
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

FRACS(Plast) MD(Melb)

Jeremy Simcock is a consultant plastic surgeon and senior lecturer with the University of Otago, Christchurch.

He convenes the 4th year cardiovascular/plastics/dermatology student run and teaches trainee interns in plastic surgery.

His research interests include skin cancer, cancer reconstruction, and hand surgery.

Publications

Major, G., Simcock, J., Kumar, A., Kleffmann, T., Woodfield, T. B. F., & Lim, K. S. (2024). Comprehensive matrisome profiling of human adipose tissue for soft tissue reconstruction. Advanced Biology, 8, 2300448. doi: 10.1002/adbi.202300448

Simcock, J. (2023, August-September). Nerve injuries: How nerve transfers can improve recovery. Invited presentation at the Hand Therapy New Zealand Ringaromi Aotearoa Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Mohammed, K., Lash, H., Haddara, M., Appleyard, R., Ferriera, L., Raniga, S., Simcock, J., & Beadel, G. (2023). A cadaveric study on the effect of FDP vs. FDS tendon transfer in tetraplegia. Proceedings of the Tetrahand World Congress. 2749. Retrieved from https://web.cvent.com/event/63f2706a-b37c-4b75-a1a6-36e092e2f03c

Krauss, R., Bothara, R., Wilkinson, T., Simcock, J., & Pascoe, R. (2023). Exploring learning barriers and facilitators in general surgical rotations: Insights for students and teachers. Proceedings of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE): Inclusive Learning Environments to Transform the Future. 8P4. Retrieved from http://amee.org

Major, G., Longoni, A., Simcock, J., Magon, N. J., Harte, J., Bathish, B., Kemp, R., Woodfield, T., & Lim, K. S. (2023). Clinical applicability of visible light-mediated cross-linking for structural soft tissue reconstruction. Advanced Science, 10, 2300538. doi: 10.1002/advs.202300538

Simcock, J. (2022, December). Nerve reanimation in tetraplegia. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons (NZAPS) and the New Zealand Society for Surgery of the Hand (NZSSH) Joint Scientific Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand.

Major, G., Longoni, A., Simcock, J., Lim, K., & Woodfield, T. (2022). Developing next generation adipose tissue grafts for soft tissue reconstruction. Tissue Engineering Part A, 28(Suppl. 3), (pp. 187). doi: 10.1089/ten.tea.2022.29036.abstracts

Rajesh, A., Saito, M., Morrin, H., Tschirley, A., Simcock, J., Currie, M., & Hibma, M. (2022). Characterisation of the immune microenvironment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in immunosuppression. Experimental Dermatology, 31, 1720-1728. doi: 10.1111/exd.14650

Major, G. S., Simcock, J. W., Woodfield, T. B. F., & Lim, K. S. (2022). Overcoming functional challenges in autologous and engineered fat grafting trends. Trends in Biotechnology, 40(1), 77-92. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2021.04.006

Davidson, A. J., & Simcock, J. W. (2020). Outpatient pedicle avulsion in DIEP free flap breast reconstruction successfully salvaged: A case report. Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 3(1), 47-49. doi: 10.34239/ajops.v3n1.157

McKie, J., & Simcock, J. (2018, October). Osseointegration for amputees: The early New Zealand experience. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Singleton, L., Lash, H., & Simcock, J. (2018, October). Who are they? Do patients have an understanding of the roles and experience of members of their surgical team? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand.

McNaughtan, Q. K. M., Dunn, J., Beadle, G. P., Mohammed, K. D., & Simcock, J. W. (2018, September). Considerations for Supinator to Posterior Interosseous Nerve transfers in C5 and C6 tetraplegics when combined with standard forearm tendon transfers: A retrospective case series. Poster session presented at the 57th International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) and 25th Australia New Zealand Spinal Cord Society (ANZSCoS) Combined Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia.

Simcock, J. W., McNaughton, Q. K. M., Dunn, J. A., Beadel, G. P., & Mohammed, K. D. (2018). Outcomes of supinator to PIN nerve transfers following C5 level SCIs: The challenge of a heterogenous population. Proceedings of the Tetrahand World Congress: Adding Quality to Life. (pp. 69). Retrieved from http://tetrahand2018.com/

Dunn, J. A., McNaughton, Q. K. M., Beadel, G. P., Simcock, J. W., Mohammed, K. D., & Rothwell, A. G. (2018). Accelerating rehabilitation times following deltoid-triceps surgery. Proceedings of the Tetrahand World Congress: Adding Quality to Life. (pp. 26). Retrieved from http://tetrahand2018.com/

Savage, J. A., de Villiers, R., & Simcock, J. W. (2018). Who operated on me? What patients understand about surgical trainees. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1482), 59-72. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Simcock, J. (2017). Is melanoma treatment failing national standards? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1462), 9-10. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Currie, M., Hock, B., McKenzie, J., Miller, A., Simcock, J., Mackenzie, K., Seddon, A., & Kennedy, B. (2017, July). Functional and prognostic significance of neutrophil subpopulations in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tschirley, A. M., Currie, M. J., Simcock, J. W., & Hibma, M. H. (2017, July). Mapping the contribution of β-human papillomaviruses to aggressive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Dunn, J. A., Mohammed, K. D., Beadel, G. P., Rothwell, A. G., & Simcock, J. W. (2017). A comparative outcome study of hamstring versus tibialis anterior and synthetic grafts for deltoid to triceps transfers. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 42(10), 833.e1-833.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.05.013

Simcock, J. W., Dunn, J. A., Buckley, N. T., Mohammed, K. D., Beadel, G. P., & Rothwell, A. G. (2017). Identification of patients with cervical SCI suitable for early nerve transfer to achieve hand opening. Spinal Cord, 55, 131-134. doi: 10.1038/sc.2016.128

Loan, F., Cassidy, S., Marsh, C., & Simcock, J. (2016). Keratin-based products for effective wound care management in superficial and partial thickness burns injuries. Burns, 42(3), 541-547. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.10.024

Cleland, H., Greenwood, J. E., Wood, F. M., Read, D. J., Wong She, R., Maitz, P., … Simcock, J., … Gabbe, B. J. (2016). The Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand: Progressing the evidence base for burn care. Medical Journal of Australia, 204(5), 195. doi: 10.5694/mja15.00989

Hock, B. D., McIntosh, N. D., McKenzie, J. L., Pearson, J. F., Simcock, J. W., & MacPherson, S. A. (2016). Incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a New Zealand population of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients. Internal Medicine Journal, 46(12), 1414-1421. doi: 10.1111/imj.13261

Dunn, J. A., Sinnott, K. A., Rothwell, A. G., Mohammed, K. D., & Simcock, J. W. (2016). Tendon transfer surgery for people with tetraplegia: An overview. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 97(6, Suppl. 2), S75-S80. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.01.034

Seddon, A., Hock, B., Miller, A., Frei, L., Pearson, J., McKenzie, J., Simcock, J., & Currie, M. (2016). Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas with markers of increased metastatic risk are associated with elevated numbers of neutrophils and/or granulocytic myeloid derived suppressor cells. Journal of Dermatological Science, 83(2), 124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.04.013

McGeoch, G. R., Sycamore, M. J., Shand, B. I., & Simcock, J. W. (2015). A regional programme to improve skin cancer management. Journal of Primary Health Care, 7(4), 339-344.

James, N., Kenealy, J., MacGill, A., Simcock, J., & Williams, K. (2015, November). Improving services and outcomes for patients in New Zealand. A patient-centred focus on coordination of care. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Melanoma Summit, Auckland, New Zealand.

Simcock, J. (2015, August). Reconstruction. Workshop presentation at the South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.

Seddon, A. R., Hock, B. D., Miller, A. P., Frei, L. P., Pearson, J. F., McKenzie, J. L., Simcock, J. W., & Currie, M. J. (2015). Neutrophils in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Potential prognostic markers? New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1421). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Jina, N. H., Marsh, C., Than, M., Singh, H., Cassidy, S., & Simcock, J. (2015). Keratin gel improves poor scarring following median sternotomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(5), 378-380. doi: 10.1111/ans.12520

Frei, L. P., Hock, B., & Simcock, J. (2014). High neutrophil count is associated with increased severity of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84(Suppl. 1), (pp. 155). doi: 10.1111/ans.12623

Peacock, A., Masojada, M., Gardner, J., & Simcock, J. (2014). Tumour thickness and its role in predicting prognosis for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84(Suppl. 1), (pp. 145). doi: 10.1111/ans.12623

Simcock, J., Roberts, J., & Dobbs, B. (2014). The effect of smoking on the severity of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in New Zealand. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84(Suppl. 1), (pp. 145). doi: 10.1111/ans.12623

Simcock, J. W., Armitage, J., Dixon, L., MacFarlane, K., Robertson, G. M., & Frizelle, F. A. (2014). Skin closure after laparotomy with staples or sutures: A study of the mature scar. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84(9), 656-659. doi: 10.1111/ans.12257

Rabey, N. G., Lie, K. H., Kumiponjera, D., Erel, E., Simcock, J. W., & Malata, C. M. (2013). Salvage of failed prosthetic breast reconstructions by autologous conversion with free tissue transfers. ePlasty, 13, 235-248.

Davidson, A., Jina, N. H., Marsh, C., Than, M., & Simcock, J. W. (2013). Do functional keratin dressings accelerate epithelialization in human partial thickness wounds? A randomized controlled trial on skin graft donor sites. ePlasty, 13, 375-381.

Simcock, J., & May, B. C. H. (2013). Ovine forestomach matrix as a substrate for single-stage split-thickness graft reconstruction. ePlasty, 13, 495-502.

Carr, A. C., Bozonet, S. M., Pullar, J. M., Simcock, J. W., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013, August). Human skeletal muscle ascorbate is highly responsive to changes in vitamin C intake and plasma concentrations. Poster session presented at the Queenstown Molecular Biology (QMB) Meetings, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Carr, A. C., Bozonet, S. M., Pullar, J. M., Simcock, J. W., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013). A randomized steady-state bioavailability study of synthetic versus natural (kiwifruit-derived) vitamin C. Nutrients, 5(9), 3684-3695. doi: 10.3390/nu5093684

Simcock, J. W., Than, M., Ward, B. R., & May, B. C. H. (2013). Treatment of ulcerated necrobiosis lipoidica with ovine forestomach matrix. Journal of Wound Care, 22(7), 383-384.

Simcock, J., Lim, R., Barrow, C., & James, M. (2013, April). Update on treatment for melanoma: Panel presentation and discussion. Panel discussion at the New Zealand Melanoma Summit, Wellington, New Zealand.

Dickie, E. E., & Simcock, J. W. (2013). Reduction mammaplasty and resource allocation: Are patients being treated fairly? An examination of the current New Zealand situation, and looking towards the future. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1374). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Carr, A. C., Bozonet, S. M., Pullar, J. M., Simcock, J. W., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013). Human skeletal muscle ascorbate is highly responsive to changes in vitamin C intake and plasma concentrations. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 97, 800-807. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.053207

John, H. E., Jessop, Z. M., Di Candia, M., Simcock, J., Durrani, A. J., & Malata, C. M. (2013). An algorithmic approach to perineal reconstruction after cancer resection-experience from two international centers. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 71(1), 96-102. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182414485

Davidson, A., Yang, A., & Simcock, J. (2012, November). Alloderm as an adjunct to breast reconstruction: The Christchurch centre experience. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Simcock, J. (2012, November). Bilateral DIEP breast reconstruction: Is it worth it? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Cameron, R., Simcock, J., & Beadel, G. (2012). Angiosarcoma in a lymphoedematous leg: An unusual presentation of Stewart-Treves syndrome. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 171). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06071.x

Armitage, J., Simcock, J., Dixon, L., Macfarlane, K., & Frizelle, F. (2012). Do sutures or staples result in the best laparotomy scar? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 142). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06065.x

Cameron, R., & Simcock, J. (2012). An introduction to PICO for lower limb split skin grafts. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 140). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06065.x

Dickie, E., & Simcock, J. (2012). Reduction mammaplasty and resource allocation: Is it getting its fair share? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 138). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06065.x

Hock, B. D., Mackenzie, K. A., Cross, N. B., Taylor, K. G., Currie, M. J., Robinson, B. A., Simcock, J. W., & McKenzie, J. L. (2012). Renal transplant recipients have elevated frequencies of circulating myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 27(1), 402-410. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfr264

Mooney, K., Nye, B., & Simcock, J. (2011). Symplastic glomus cell tumour: A case report and a review of the literature. Proceedings of the Plastic Surgery Congress. (pp. 49). Retrieved from http://www.anzjsurg.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/anzjs/file/2011%20Plastic%20Surgery%20Congress%20supplement.pdf

Winder, A., & Simcock, J. (2011). Reducing the delay in diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis. Proceedings of the Plastic Surgery Congress. (pp. 50). Retrieved from http://www.anzjsurg.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/anzjs/file/2011%20Plastic%20Surgery%20Congress%20supplement.pdf

Jina, N. H., Simcock, J., Than, M., Cassidy, S., & March, C. (2011). Median sternotomy scarring using a keratin based gel. Proceedings of the Plastic Surgery Congress. (pp. 48-49). Retrieved from http://www.anzjsurg.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/anzjs/file/2011%20Plastic%20Surgery%20Congress%20supplement.pdf

Jina, H., & Simcock, J. (2011). Median sternotomy scar assessment. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1346). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1346/4971/content.pdf

MacKenzie, K. A., Miller, A. P., Hock, B. D., Gardner, J., Simcock, J. W., Roake, J. A., Dachs, G. U., Robinson, B. A., & Currie, M. J. (2011). Angiogenesis and host immune response contribute to the aggressive character of non-melanoma skin cancers in renal transplant recipients. Histopathology, 58(6), 875-885. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2011.03845.x

Mooney, K., & Simcock, J. (2010, November). The management of Lentigo Maligna and subsequent natural progression. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Mafi, D., & Simcock, J. (2010, November). Deliberate self harm: A review of patients being admitted to a plastic surgical unit with self-inflicted injuries. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Molina, A. R., Ponniah, A., Simcock, J., Irwin, M. S., & Malata, C. M. (2010). Resource implications of bilateral autologous breast reconstruction: A single centre’s seven year experience. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 63, 1588-1591. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.10.002

Kang, N., Hsee, L., Horne, G., Thompson, C., Simcock, J., Wilson, T.-M., … van Rij, A. (2010, August). Recent advances in acute surgical care. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting: Challenges in Acute Care, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Simcock, J. W. (2010). Managing the skin cancer surge [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1325). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1325/4411/content.pdf

Gamage, L. B., Thomson, M. A., & Simcock, J. W. (2010). Xiphisternal pressure ulceration in a patient with Parkinson's disease associated kyphosis: A case report. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 80(Suppl. 1), (pp. A75). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05298_1.x

Schumacher, H. H. A., Chia, H. L., & Simcock, J. W. (2010). Ipsilateral skin grafts for lower limb melanoma reconstruction are safe [Viewpoint]. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 125(2), 89e-91e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181c72812

Mackenzie, K. A., Wells, J. E., Lynn, K. L., Simcock, J. W., Robinson, B. A., Roake, J. A., & Currie, M. J. (2010). First and subsequent nonmelanoma skin cancers: Incidence and predictors in a population of New Zealand renal transplant recipients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 25, 300-306. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfp482

Harris, N. M., Daniel, P., & Simcock, J. (2009, November). Non-melanoma skin cancer: Incomplete excision rates and their use in a wider assessment of a training programme for non-specialists. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand.

Jina, N. H., & Simcock, J. (2009, November). Median sternotomy scar assessment study. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand.

Simcock, J. W., Penington, A. J., Morrison, W. A., Thompson, E. W., & Mitchell, G. M. (2009). Endothelial precursor cells home to a vascularized tissue engineering chamber by application of the angiogenic chemokine CXCL12. Tissue Engineering Part A, 15(3), 655-664.

Mackenzie, K. A., Simcock, J. W., Lainchbury, J. G., Currie, M. J., & Lynn, K. L. (2009). Myocardial metastasis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a renal transplant recipient [Case report]. Transplantation Proceedings, 41(10), 4414-4415. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.09.056

MacKenzie, K. A., Wells, E., Currie, M., Simcock, J., Lynn, K., & Robinson, B. (2009). Incidence and subsequent non-melanoma skin cancers in Canterbury renal transplant recipients: What can we learn? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 79(Suppl. 1), (pp. A56). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04927.x

Lie, K. H., Kumiponjera, D., Simcock, J., & Malata, C. (2008, December). Salvage of failed prosthetic breast reconstruction by autologous conversion to free tissue transfers. Verbal presentation at the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) Winter Meeting, London, UK.

Porter, C. J. W., Simcock, J. W., & Mackinnon, C. A. (2005). Necrotising fasciitis and cellulitis after traditional Samoan tattooing: Case reports. Journal of Infection, 50(2), 149-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2003.10.018

Reid, R., Simcock, J. W., Chisholm, L., Dobbs, B., & Frizelle, F. A. (2002). Postdischarge clean wound infections: Incidence underestimated and risk factors over estimated. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 72(5), 339-343. doi: 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02403.x

Simcock, J. W., Chrisholm, L. J. J., Dobbs, B. R., & Frizelle, F. A. (1997). Post discharge clean wound infections: incidence underestimated and risk factors overemphasized. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 67, (pp. 104). [Abstract]

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