Richard Finn

Dr. Richard Finn is Professor of Surgery and Cell Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he directs the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery section at Dallas VA Medical Center. He holds dual appointments in Surgery and Cell Biology, teaching Human Gross Anatomy for over 16 years. His research investigates neuromuscular adaptation mechanisms following corrective jaw surgery.

Key research areas:

• Biomechanics of masticatory systems
• Surgical outcomes optimization
• Tissue regeneration pathways

Finn mentors graduate students in Cell Biology and has supervised three PhD and five MS candidates. Clinical practice spans Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital.