Steven Socher

Steven Socher, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1991. His research focuses on urological disorders, rheumatological conditions, and clinical assessment methodologies. Key areas of expertise include testicular biology, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) activity measurement, and ureteral pathologies. His work has contributed to understanding cell cycle regulators in germ cell loss and improving diagnostic approaches for urological conditions like pseudodiverticulosis.

Research interests span both clinical and basic science domains, with notable contributions to SLE disease activity scoring systems and their validation. His publications have been widely cited, particularly in clinical research and autoimmune disease management contexts.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Dr. Socher has not been noted to advise graduate students in the available data.