Michael E. Pacold

Dr. Michael E. Pacold is a faculty member at NYU Grossman School of Medicine with dual roles as Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of Basic Science Research. He combines clinical expertise in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery with groundbreaking research in metabolomics and chemical biology, focusing on cancer cell adaptation to nutrient-deprived environments like the brain.

• Key research areas: Metabolism, Chemical Biology, Radiosurgery
• 2022: Awarded Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance Young Investigator Award
• Led studies on metabolic pathways crucial for brain tumor survival and oxygen utilization in cancers
• Maintains active clinical practice alongside research

Publications span high-impact journals like Nature and Cancer Discovery, with recent work (2025) on mitochondrial encephalopathy treatments.