Richard B. Schuessler

Dr. Richard B. Schuessler is an Associate Research Professor of Surgery (specializing in cardiothoracic surgery) and Biomedical Engineering at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He serves as Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Laboratory and Clinical Sciences Animal Research Facility, while also chairing the university’s animal studies committee. His work focuses on cardiac mapping technologies, surgical innovation, and biomedical engineering applications.

• Education: BS and MS in Computer Science (Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1972-1974); PhD in Bioengineering (Clemson University).
• Research: Specializes in computerized three-dimensional cardiac mapping systems, surgical device development, and translational research in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Affiliations: Member of American Heart Association and Cardiac Electrophysiology Society; editorial board member of Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and a US Patent in cardiac visualization technology, his research bridges computational science and clinical surgery. His lab facilities support advanced preclinical studies in cardiovascular interventions.