Thomas Zumbrunn

Thomas Zumbrunn is the Co-Founder and CEO of CustomSurg, an ETH Zurich spin-off company that aims to revolutionize complex trauma surgery.1 His work focuses on developing innovative solutions for bone fracture fixation using biomechanical simulations and patient-specific implants.13

Background and Education

Thomas Zumbrunn grew up in Meiringen, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, where he initially aspired to become a ski racer.34 However, his career path took a different turn, leading him to pursue studies in biomedical engineering.

Professional Journey

After completing his education, Zumbrunn became an ETH Pioneer Fellow, during which he developed a new method for fixing bone fractures.3 This experience likely contributed to the foundation of CustomSurg, where he now leads efforts to improve trauma surgery techniques.

CustomSurg

As the Co-Founder and CEO of CustomSurg, Zumbrunn is working on:

1. Developing patient-specific implants
2. Utilizing biomechanical simulations for surgical planning
3. Advancing complex trauma surgery techniques

The company, which is an ETH spin-off, aims to bring innovative solutions to the field of orthopedic trauma surgery.12

Thomas Zumbrunn's LinkedIn profile (username: tzumbrunn) reflects his current role and his commitment to rethinking trauma surgery through technological innovation.12