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James Petrik

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Professor (Part-Time)Obstetrics & GynecologyMcMaster University

James Petrik

Professor (Part-Time)

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty of Health Sciences

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

In this role since 2014

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Adjunct, part-time and visiting faculty usually co-supervise alongside a core faculty member.
Teaches 1 graduate course, most recently in 2025.
34 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 9 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.

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154

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petrikj@mcmaster.ca

From the 150 most recent of 154 publications.

Challenges in Experimental Modeling of Ovarian Cancerogenesis \textbar SpringerLink

Prenatal cannabis smoke exposure alters placental development in a murine model of pregnancy

Podinic T, Sunil M, MacAndrew A, Monaco C, Lee G, Lockington C, Petrik J, Lucas A-M, Tomy T, Tomy G

PLoS ONE20262 citations

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0328123

Differential Effects of Phenanthrene and Its Chlorinated Congeners on Hormone Production and Mitochondrial Function in Ovarian Granulosa Cells

Perono GA, Jamshed L, Dutt R, Cameron RS, Petrik JJ, Thomas PJ, Holloway AC

Toxics2026

DOI: 10.3390/toxics14040313

Onset of nociception and pain perception in chicken embryos – a review

Petrik MT, Petrik JJ

World's Poultry Science Journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2026.2643678

A Cluster Randomized Trial of an Online Training Program on Cancer Prevention Behaviors in Volunteer Firefighters: A Proof of Principle Trial.

Akbari-Fakhrabadi M, Saryeddine T, Irwin I, Wang J, Pawlett G, Laroche E, Petrik J, Caban-Martinez A, Wang L, McGrath PJ

Workplace Health and Safety2026

DOI: 10.1177/21650799261429946

The impact of cannabinoids on reproductive function

Cameron RS, Perono GA, Natale CD, Petrik JJ, Holloway AC, Hardy DB

Reproduction202513 citations

DOI: 10.1530/rep-24-0369

Mitochondrial-targeted plastoquinone therapy prevents early onset muscle weakness that occurs before atrophy during ovarian cancer

Delfinis LJ, Khajehzadehshoushtar S, Flewwelling LD, Andrews NJ, Garibotti MC, Gandhi S, Brahmbhatt AN, Morris BA, Garlisi B, Lauks S

Molecular Metabolism20255 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2025.102211

The mitochondrial‐targeted antioxidant SkQ1 prevents skeletal muscle mitochondrial‐apoptotic but not necroptotic signalling during ovarian cancer

Khajehzadehshoushtar S, Delfinis LJ, Rahman FA, Garibotti MC, Gandhi S, Brahmbhatt AN, Morris BA, Garlisi B, Lauks S, Aitken C

Journal of Physiology20254 citations

DOI: 10.1113/jp287912

Naphthenic Acid Fraction Components-Induced Metabolic and Mitochondrial Alterations in Rat Hepatoma Cells: Monitoring Metabolic Reprogramming with Tryptophan–Kynurenine Ratio

Jamshed L, Marie-Lucas A, Perono GA, Tomy GT, Petrik JJ, Frank RA, Hewitt LM, Thomas PJ, Holloway AC

Journal of Xenobiotics20252 citations

DOI: 10.3390/jox15030061

Specific Genetic Mutations Impact Chemotherapy Resistance and Therapeutic Efficacy of Oncolytic Viruses in Ovarian Cancer

Cudmore AO, Rodriguez GM, Maranda V, Boroujeni SF, Murshed H, Macdonald EA, Grondin M, Garson K, Matuszewska K, Diallo J-S

Molecular Cancer Therapeutics20251 citations

DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-24-0906

Courses taught

Independent Study in Medical Sciences
MEDSCI 799 · last taught 2025
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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Petrik, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Challenges in Experimental Modeling of Ovarian Cancerogenesis \textbar SpringerLink", and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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James Petrik

Challenges in Experimental Modeling of Ovarian Cancerogenesis \textbar SpringerLink

Prenatal cannabis smoke exposure alters placental development in a murine model of pregnancy

Differential Effects of Phenanthrene and Its Chlorinated Congeners on Hormone Production and Mitochondrial Function in Ovarian Granulosa Cells

Onset of nociception and pain perception in chicken embryos – a review

A Cluster Randomized Trial of an Online Training Program on Cancer Prevention Behaviors in Volunteer Firefighters: A Proof of Principle Trial.

The impact of cannabinoids on reproductive function

Mitochondrial-targeted plastoquinone therapy prevents early onset muscle weakness that occurs before atrophy during ovarian cancer

The mitochondrial‐targeted antioxidant SkQ1 prevents skeletal muscle mitochondrial‐apoptotic but not necroptotic signalling during ovarian cancer

Naphthenic Acid Fraction Components-Induced Metabolic and Mitochondrial Alterations in Rat Hepatoma Cells: Monitoring Metabolic Reprogramming with Tryptophan–Kynurenine Ratio

Specific Genetic Mutations Impact Chemotherapy Resistance and Therapeutic Efficacy of Oncolytic Viruses in Ovarian Cancer

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