Steve Schomisch

Steve Schomisch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. His research focuses on surgical innovation, biomedical engineering, and translational medicine, particularly in areas like endoscopic device development, esophageal surgery, and pediatric surgical techniques. He has collaborated on creating animal models for congenital anomalies such as esophageal atresia and pioneered advancements in anti-fibrotic therapies and surgical closure methods.

His work emphasizes translating experimental findings into clinical practice, with notable contributions to natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and endoscopic instrumentation. Key areas of investigation include minimizing postoperative complications through novel drug delivery systems and biomaterial applications.

Dr. Schomisch has published extensively on surgical techniques, device prototyping, and comparative studies of laparoscopic vs open surgical approaches. His research often utilizes porcine and rabbit models to evaluate new surgical tools and closure methods.