Michael Thomas Munley

Michael Thomas Munley, PhD, serves as Professor and Section Head of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, with a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering. He is affiliated with the Comprehensive Cancer Center, CORE - Radiation Physics, and the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, demonstrating cross-disciplinary integration in cancer treatment and medical physics.

His educational foundation includes:

• BSE from Duke University (1988)
• PhD from Duke University (1993)
• Fellowship in Radiation Oncology at Duke University (1995)

Dr. Munley's research centers on precision radiation therapy techniques, with core expertise in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Medical Image Analysis, and Radiotherapy Dosage optimization. His work specifically targets Lung Neoplasms and complex neurological conditions through Radiosurgery applications, while investigating Radiation-Induced Neoplasms and toxicity mechanisms to enhance treatment safety. This focus bridges engineering principles with clinical oncology practice.

His 2019-2020 publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory in stereotactic radiosurgery for challenging neurological conditions, including brain metastases, meningiomas, and trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis patients. These studies emphasize clinical outcomes, dose optimization, and translational applications of radiation physics, often through multi-institutional collaborations.

Through affiliations with CORE - Radiation Physics and the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, Dr. Munley contributes to advanced radiation therapy development, integrating physics modeling and AI-driven image analysis to refine cancer treatment protocols and expand therapeutic precision.