Mich J Price, PhD, MS, DABR
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (Physics) at CUMC
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Overview
Dr. Price is a leading medical physicist with a distinguished career in clinical practice, academic leadership, and research innovation. He completed his PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where his dissertation focused on the development of imaging and dosimetric capabilities for a novel brachytherapy applicator for cervical cancer treatment. Dr. Price also earned an MS in Medical Physics and a BS in Physics. Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology, he currently serves as Vice Chairman and Chief of Physics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Throughout his career, he has played critical roles in advancing radiation oncology, including leading enterprise-wide technical strategies and innovations at prominent institutions like Vanderbilt University, Brown University and the University of North Carolina.
Dr. Price is a dedicated educator and mentor. He has designed and directed medical physics residency programs and graduate courses at top institutions. His leadership extends to national committees and working groups, including his roles with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and ASTRO. Dr. Price's contributions to medical physics education and his expertise in clinical quality management have positioned him as a thought leader in the field, driving innovation and excellence in radiation oncology.
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (Physics) at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Director of Enterprise Technical Strategy and Innovation, Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Vice Chairman & Chief of Physics, Department of Radiation Oncology
Gender
- Male
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- BS, Physics, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- MS, 2004 Medical Physics, University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- PhD, 2008 Medical Physics, University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Committees, Societies, Councils
- Member, American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)
- Associate Member, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- Past Member, AAPM Working Group on Robotic Brachytherapy
- Member, The Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics Programs
- Past Member, Adaptive Intelligence Consortium, Varian Medical Systems
- Voting Member of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 2023
- Past Committee Member, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Strategic Planning Working Group: Preparing for a future in which AI will play a significant role in advancing all missions
- Committee Member, American Board of Radiology Continuing Certification Advisory Committee for Medical Physics
- Past Chair, Management of Medical Physics Programs and Departments, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Past Voting Member, Professional Services Committee, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Member, ACR–ABS–ASTRO Practice Parameter for The Performance Of Radionuclide-Based Based High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy, Collaborative Committee (ASTRO representative)
- Past Member, NCI National Clinical Trials Network Physics Committee
- Past Member, ASTRO APEx Accreditation Committee
Honors & Awards
- 2023: Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology, Educator of the Year Award
- 2021: Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology, Educator of the Year Award
- 2010: 1st Place, Young Investigator Symposium, Southwest Chapter Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, 2010 awarded to Chad Robertson (thesis supervisor: MJ Price)
- 2008: 2nd Place, John R Cameron Young Investigator Symposium, National Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- 2000 - 2004: Robert J Shalek Fellowship, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Research
Dr. Price's research spans adaptive radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy, with a strong emphasis on integrating advanced imaging and dosimetric techniques to improve patient care. His work includes studies on Monte Carlo simulations for treatment planning, adaptive radiation schedules for cervical cancer, and innovations in online adaptive radiotherapy workflows. He has secured numerous grants for industry-academic collaborations, contributing to advancements in linear accelerator technologies and dose calculation methods. Dr. Price's research has been widely published in leading journals, and his work has garnered recognition, including prestigious awards such as the Educator of the Year Award from the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Price’s research interests center on advanced technologies and methodologies in radiation oncology, with a focus on adaptive radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. His work emphasizes the development and clinical implementation of innovative treatment planning and delivery systems, such as CT-based adaptive radiation therapy and Monte Carlo-based dose calculation for brachytherapy.
Research Interests
- Adaptive Radiotherapy
- Automated Treatment Planning
- Brachytherapy
- Dosage Calculation
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Treatment Planning
Selected Publications
- McComas KN, Luo G, Ding GX, Martinez S, Price MJ, Kirschner AN. Exploring stereotactic radiosurgery for tremor using the Varian cone planning system. Phys Med. 2024 Dec;128:104858.
- Lee A, Pasetsky J, Lavrova E, Wang YF, Sedor G, Li FL, Gallitto M, Garrett M, Elliston C, Price M, Kachnic LA, Horowitz DP. CT-guided online adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy for pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma: Dosimetric and initial clinical experience. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology, 2024, 48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100813.
- Wang YF, Price MJ, Elliston CD, Munbodh R, Spina CS, Horowitz DP, Kachnic LA. Enhancing Safety in AI-Driven Cone Beam CT-based Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy: Development and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Workflow. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2023 Nov 3;9(3):101399. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2023.101399. PMID: 38292890; PMCID: PMC10823112.
- Li F, Price M. Commissioning of Mobius3D/FX for patient-specific quality assurance: The CUIMC- NewYork Presbyterian Hospital experience. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2024 Feb;25(2):e14183. doi: 10.1002/acm2.14183. Epub 2023 Oct 17. PMID: 37849358; PMCID: PMC10860561.
- Rayn K, Clark R, Magliari A, Jeffers B, Lavrova E, Valencia-Lozano I, Price MJ, Rosa L, Horowitz. D. Scorecards: Quantifying Dosimetric Plan Quality in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Advances in Radiation Oncology, 2023, ISSN 2452-1094, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adro.2023.101295.
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov