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., 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. Advance online publication. 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.
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
Journal - Research Article
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. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/exd.14650
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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.
Journal - Research Article
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
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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
Journal - Research Article
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
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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.
Journal - Research Article
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
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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
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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.
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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.
Journal - Research Article
Simcock, J., & May, B. C. H. (2013). Ovine forestomach matrix as a substrate for single-stage split-thickness graft reconstruction. ePlasty, 13, 495-502.
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
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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
Journal - Research Article
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
Journal - Research Article
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Journal - Research Other
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
Journal - Research Other
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
Journal - Research Other
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
Journal - Research Other
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
Journal - Research Other
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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/
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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