Paola Muti, McMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Cancer Risks and FactorsMedicine
Estrogen and related hormone effectsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Metabolism, Diabetes, and CancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
MicroRNA in disease regulationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Nutritional Studies and DietMedicine

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

Latest papers

The TGF-βR1 inhibitor galunisertib re-shapes the PDAC-TME by limiting decidual-like natural killer cells polarization
Cell Death and Disease · 2026
Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy on Biventricular and Biatrial Mechanics in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Short-Term Follow-Up Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2026
miRquad: first-in-class dPCR multiplex TaqMan™ Advanced clinical research assay for microRNA detection in head and neck cancer
Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research · 2026

All 433 publications

Latest funding

The Team in Male Health (TIM) Network
CIHR · 2014 · Co-investigator
$10,000
From molecular to applied breast cancer prevention: p53 dependent miRNA signature in calorie restriction anti-cancer effect
CIHR · 2012 · Nominated PI
$10,000
Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patIents cOhort evaluatioN (VISION) Study
CIHR · 2008 · Co-investigator
$565,512

All 3 grants and awards

Researchers with similar interests

Ayesha Khan

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

Estrogen and related hormone effects

Theos Tsakiridis

Oncology

Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer

Gregory Steinberg

Medicine

Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer

Richard Tozer

Oncology

Estrogen and related hormone effects

Andrew Suen

Anesthesia

MicroRNA in disease regulation

Russell de Souza

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

Nutritional Studies and Diet

From the 150 most recent of 433 publications.

01

The TGF-βR1 inhibitor galunisertib re-shapes the PDAC-TME by limiting decidual-like natural killer cells polarization

Cucchiara M, Palano MT, Rubuano C, De Antoni G, Gallazzi M, Mercatelli D, Tagliabue M, Pessi A, Catalano G, Gemelli M

Cell Death and Disease20262 citations

DOI: 10.1038/s41419-026-08581-9

02

Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy on Biventricular and Biatrial Mechanics in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Short-Term Follow-Up Study

Sonaglioni A, Fossile E, Tartaglia N, Nicolosi GL, Lombardo M, Baravelli M, Muti P, Ferrucci PF

Journal of Clinical Medicine20262 citations

DOI: 10.3390/jcm15020762

03

miRquad: first-in-class dPCR multiplex TaqMan™ Advanced clinical research assay for microRNA detection in head and neck cancer

Allegretti M, Joun DJ, Urbani G, De Pascale V, Ganci F, Pellini R, Beltramini GA, Ferrero S, Fiori S, Moccia T

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research20261 citations

DOI: 10.1186/s13046-025-03590-6

04

Peripheral microRNA signature in genetic frontotemporal dementia—findings from the GENFI initiative

Fenoglio C, Serpente M, Arcaro M, Carandini T, Sacchi L, Pintus M, Borracci V, Giudici G, Rigoni M, Muti P

GeroScience20261 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11357-026-02214-x

05

Real-World Evidence on the Safe and Effective Use of a Medical Device Made of Natural Substances for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Idone V, Moretti MC, Cioeta R, Muti P, Rigoni M, Portincasa P, La Salvia R, Giovagnoni E

Gastroenterology Insights2026

DOI: 10.3390/gastroent17010008

06

Transcriptional evidence of neuroendocrine cell plasticity beyond histological boundaries in lung neuroendocrine neoplasms: an in-silico analysis suggesting a progression model

Pelosi G, Papotti M, Papa R, Duregon E, Gemelli M, Harari S, Sonzogni A, Laffi A, De Pas T, Catania C

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research2026

DOI: 10.1186/s13046-026-03790-8

07

Hormones and Diet in Breast Cancer Etiology (Ordet Study): Feasibility Studies Preliminary Results.

Panico S, Muti P, Pisani P, Secreto G, Berrino F, Recchione C

2026

DOI: 10.4324/9781003760542-48

08

Hormones and Diet in Breast Cancer Etiology (Ordet-Study): Design and Organization

Muti P, Panico S, Pisani P, Crosignani P, Berrino F

2026First author

DOI: 10.4324/9781003760542-21

09

Comorbidity Burden and Cumulative Anti-HER2 Exposure Associated with Cardiac Dysfunction in Breast Cancer: A 10-Year Cardio-Oncology Study

Sonaglioni A, Fossile E, Pessi MA, Gemelli M, Baravelli M, Lombardo M, Nicolosi GL, Bassani B, Bruno A, Muti P

2026Senior author

DOI: 10.20944/preprints202609.0157.v1

10

ACLY inhibition promotes tumour immunity and suppresses liver cancer

Gautam J, Wu J, Lally JSV, McNicol JD, Fayyazi R, Ahmadi E, Oniciu DC, Heaton S, Newton RS, Rehal S

Nature2025

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09297-0

The Team in Male Health (TIM) Network

Co-investigatorCIHR2014Team Grant: Boys' and Men's Health - LOI

Principal investigators: Raina, Parminder S; Morrison, Howard I; Girouard, Hélène

Keywords: Brain Health; Cardiovascular Health; Frailty; Male Health; Metabolic Health; Mortality; Multimorbidity; Musculoskeletal Health; Population Health; Testosterone

$10,000

From molecular to applied breast cancer prevention: p53 dependent miRNA signature in calorie restriction anti-cancer effect

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant: Programmatic Grants in Food and Health - LOI

Principal investigators: Muti, Paola

Keywords: Breast Cancer; Calorie Restriction; Molecular Signature; Prevention

$10,000

Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patIents cOhort evaluatioN (VISION) Study

Co-investigatorCIHR2008Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Devereaux, Philip J

Keywords: Clinically Silent Myocardial Infarctions; Cohort; Long-Term Prognostic Capabilities Of Post Surgery Troponin; Major Perioperative Vascular Complications; Noncardiac Surgery

$565,512

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Courses taught

2

Population & Public Health Epidemiology
PUBHLTH 701 · last taught 2019
Graduate
MPH Special Topics
PUBHLTH 707 · last taught 2019
Graduate

Frequent collaborators

Medicine
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Oncology
Pathology & Molecular Medicine
Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences
Surgery
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Holger Schunemann

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75 shared papers, latest 2025

Elie Akl

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

22 shared papers, latest 2020

Gordon Guyatt

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10 shared papers, latest 2020

Nancy Santesso

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

5 shared papers, latest 2020

Jan Brozek

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5 shared papers, latest 2020

Peter Kavsak

Pathology & Molecular Medicine

3 shared papers, latest 2022

Joseph Beyene

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

2 shared papers, latest 2018

Jonathan Schertzer

Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences

2 shared papers, latest 2022

Thomas Farrell

Medical Imaging

2 shared papers, latest 2023

Stephen Hill

Pathology & Molecular Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2014

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Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Researchers with similar interests

Ayesha Khan

Theos Tsakiridis

Gregory Steinberg

Richard Tozer

Andrew Suen

Russell de Souza

The TGF-βR1 inhibitor galunisertib re-shapes the PDAC-TME by limiting decidual-like natural killer cells polarization

Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy on Biventricular and Biatrial Mechanics in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Short-Term Follow-Up Study

miRquad: first-in-class dPCR multiplex TaqMan™ Advanced clinical research assay for microRNA detection in head and neck cancer

Peripheral microRNA signature in genetic frontotemporal dementia—findings from the GENFI initiative

Real-World Evidence on the Safe and Effective Use of a Medical Device Made of Natural Substances for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Transcriptional evidence of neuroendocrine cell plasticity beyond histological boundaries in lung neuroendocrine neoplasms: an in-silico analysis suggesting a progression model

Hormones and Diet in Breast Cancer Etiology (Ordet Study): Feasibility Studies Preliminary Results.

Hormones and Diet in Breast Cancer Etiology (Ordet-Study): Design and Organization

Comorbidity Burden and Cumulative Anti-HER2 Exposure Associated with Cardiac Dysfunction in Breast Cancer: A 10-Year Cardio-Oncology Study

ACLY inhibition promotes tumour immunity and suppresses liver cancer

The Team in Male Health (TIM) Network

From molecular to applied breast cancer prevention: p53 dependent miRNA signature in calorie restriction anti-cancer effect

Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patIents cOhort evaluatioN (VISION) Study

Courses taught

Frequent collaborators

Giovanni Blandino

Holger Schunemann

Gregory Steinberg

Elie Akl

Theos Tsakiridis

Gordon Guyatt

Deborah Cook

Nancy Santesso

Jan Brozek

Roman Jaeschke

Jianhan Wu

Jonathan Bramson

Gregory Pond

Mark Crowther

Peter Kavsak

Tobias Berg

Gerard Cox

Mohit Bhandari

Martin Rainer Kolb

Joseph Beyene

Jonathan Schertzer

Thomas Farrell

Stephen Hill