Glennon Simmons

Glennon Simmons is an inventor, entrepreneur, and creative problem solver who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Portable Diagnostic Systems (PDS).12 With nearly two decades of experience in developing lab-on-a-chip devices, Simmons has established himself as a prominent figure in the biotech industry.14

Professional Background

Simmons founded PDS in August 2019 and assumed the role of CEO in April 2022.1 The company is a biotech startup focused on developing next-generation microfluidics-based drug testing platforms for law enforcement.23 Their technology aims to improve the accuracy of impaired driving traffic stops, potentially reducing false positives and unnecessary arrests.3

Career History

Before founding PDS, Glennon Simmons held several notable positions:

• Laboratory Manager at New York University (May 2015 - March 2022)
• Senior Research Project Manager at Rice University (July 2014 - April 2015)
• Lab-on-a-chip / Microfluidics engineer at Rice University (July 2009 - July 2014)1

During his time at Rice University, Simmons led the McDevitt Group's engineering team in designing novel fully-integrated lab-on-a-chip devices and in vitro diagnostic tests for various medical conditions.1

Education and Achievements

Glennon Simmons holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin.1 His work has garnered recognition in the field of health sensing technology. Notably, the PBNC assay system he worked on was featured as one of 12 finalist technologies in The Nokia Sensing Xchallenge in October 2013.1

Recent Developments

In November 2023, Portable Diagnostic Systems won the Most Investable Award at the NYU Technology Venture Summit pitch competition, marking a significant milestone for the company.5

Glennon Simmons continues to drive innovation in the field of portable diagnostics, leveraging his extensive experience to develop technologies that have the potential to revolutionize drug testing and improve law enforcement procedures.3