Overview
Dr. Price is involved in both clinical and basic science research. The main focus of the basic science molecular endocrinology laboratory is the study of novel sex steroid receptors. Currently, the work focuses on a novel progesterone receptor that localizes to the mitochondrion. Studies including RNAi in cell models and creation of transgenic mice are ongoing to discover the function of this receptor. The overall hypothesis is that progesterone modulates mitochondrial activity to meet the increased cellular energy demands of pregnancy via this receptor.
Dr. Price also participates in clinical research endeavors. These projects are constantly changing and focus on many aspects of reproductive endocrinology including ovarian preservation during chemotherapy, treatments for menorrhagia, endometriosis, leiomyomata and infertility.
Dr. Price also participates in clinical research endeavors. These projects are constantly changing and focus on many aspects of reproductive endocrinology including ovarian preservation during chemotherapy, treatments for menorrhagia, endometriosis, leiomyomata and infertility.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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2023 - Present
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility,
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Recent Publications
Retrospective Analysis of the Association of Preoperative Sex Hormone Therapy With the Development of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury.
Journal Article Anesth Analg · February 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) worsens surgical outcomes. Previous studies have observed an age- and sex-dependent effect on postoperative AKI rates. The objective of our study was to determine whether preoperative exposure to male or ... Full text Link to item CiteAge-specific DNA methylation alterations in sperm at imprint control regions may contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring.
Journal Article Aging (Albany NY) · December 29, 2025 Research findings suggest that advanced paternal age is associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. The biological process behind this father-to-child inheritance of a disease may be driven by sperm epigenetic marks. Th ... Full text Link to item CiteFactors Associated with the Severity of the Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal Article J Womens Health (Larchmt) · October 16, 2025 Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a spectrum of disorders with increasing severity: gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, preexisting hypertension with preeclampsia, and severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. Factors associated with devel ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
The role of progesterone in preimplantation human embryo metabolism
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Foundation For The Assessment and Enhancement of Embryonic Competence · 2019 - 2022Paternal Transgenerational Epigenetic Legacy from Use of Cannabis
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by John Templeton Foundation · 2017 - 2022ExAblate Registry
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Insightec · 2015 - 2020View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
1984
M.D.