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Peter Metrakos

ResearcherMcGill University

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Peter Metrakos

Researcher

Health Sciences

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
31 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 16 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 1 research grant (1 CIHR), most recently in 2025.

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Research

Colorectal Carcinoma Liver Metastasis Combinatorial Biomarkers Extracellular Vesicles Histopathological Growth Patterns Multiparametric Single Nanoparticle Analysis Multiplex Protein Analysis Nanoparticle Imaging Patient Stratification

Latest papers

Systemic immune remodeling following curative (R0) resection of colorectal liver metastases.
Frontiers in immunology · 2026 · senior author
Effect of intratumoral alpha radiation on tumor growth delay and tumor microenvironment in an orthotopic colorectal liver metastasis murine model.
Scientific reports · 2026 · senior author
Establishment of a colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRCLM) solitary tumor mouse model.
The American journal of pathology · 2026 · senior author

All 105 publications

Latest funding

Single extracellular vesicle analysis for colorectal cancer liver metastasis typing and monitoring
CIHR · 2025 · Principal investigator
$916,090
DRAGON 2 - An international multicenter randomized controlled trial to compare combined Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) with PVE alone in liver surgery
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$642,868
Single-cell imaging affinity proteomics of microfiltered circulating tumor cells: Uncovering biomarkers in colorectal cancer liver metastasis
CIHR · 2021 · Co-investigator
$895,050

All 5 grants and awards

105 publications.

Systemic immune remodeling following curative (R0) resection of colorectal liver metastases.

Ren S, Tsamchoe M, Petrillo SK, Zlotnik O, Bloom J, Tsatoumas A, Domankevich V, Lazaris A, Metrakos P

Frontiers in immunology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1843400 PMID: 42495608

Effect of intratumoral alpha radiation on tumor growth delay and tumor microenvironment in an orthotopic colorectal liver metastasis murine model.

Zlotnik O, Tsatoumas A, Kapelanski-Lamoureux A, Gantz A, Rada M, Petrillo SK, Kalil J, Packer S, Deutsch L, Segal R, Gao ZH, Lazaris A, Domankevich V, Metrakos P

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-51264-w PMID: 42225757

Establishment of a colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRCLM) solitary tumor mouse model.

Kapelanski-Lamoureux A, Ren S, Tsatoumas A, Lazaris A, Metrakos P

The American journal of pathology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2026.08.008 PMID: 42762973

Factor VIII originates primarily from anatomically distinct subsets of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells.

Severeid PE, Kapelanski-Lamoureux A, Lebeaupin C, Metrakos P, Lazaris A, Zhang W, Kubal CA, Han R, Arisa S, Danziger O, Rosenberg BR, Michailidis E, Rice CM, de Jong YP, Kaufman RJ, Herzog RW, Kaczmarek R

Blood advances2026

DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025017672 PMID: 41632691

High levels of serum cholesterol increase the risk of developing vessel co-opting tumors in colorectal cancer liver metastases.

Gantz A, Kapelanski-Lamoureux A, Rada M, Krzywon L, Tsamchoe M, Tsatoumas A, Petrillo SK, Seidah NG, Lazaris A, Metrakos P

The FEBS journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/febs.70348 PMID: 41313690

Clinical Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy, Enteral Stenting, and Surgical Gastrojejunostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Peng YN, Faucher-Jabado G, Benmassaoud A, Martel M, Al Alawi S, Chapelle N, Albader F, Ahmed N, Metrakos P, Chaudhury P, Zogopoulos G, Calo NC, Spadaccini M, Barkun J, Barkun A, Chen YI

Gastrointestinal endoscopy2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2026.07.038 PMID: 42546781

Safety and efficacy of combined portal and hepatic vein embolisation in patients with colorectal liver metastases (DRAGON1): a multicentre, single-arm clinical trial.

Korenblik R, James S, Smits J, Díaz-Nieto R, Davis R, Chan BKY, Erdmann JI, Zijlstra IAJ, Arntz PJW, Kollmar O, Hoffmann MH, Vass DG, Lindsay R, Serenari M, Cappelli A, Gobardhan PD, Imani F, Suarez YF, Muños FG, Grünhagen DJ, Moelker A, Pieterman KJ, Kleeff J, Wohlgemuth WA, Herrero E, Gelabert A, Breitenstein S, Seeger N, Detry O, Gerard L, Sandström PA, Björnsson B, Aldrighetti LA, De Cobelli F, Leclercq WKG, van Baardewijk LJ, Croagh D, De Boo DW, Kingham TP, Ridouani F, Metrakos P, Valenti D, Kalil J, Fretland ÅA, Carling U, Martel G, Ryan S, Udupa V, Macdonald A, Tasse JC, Stavrou GA, Spuentrup E, Borobia FG, Criado E, Sparrelid E, Delle M, Navinés-López J, Moragues JS, Andorrà EC, Schnitzbauer A, Vogl TJ, Heil J, Primrose JN, Modi S, Fouraschen SMG, Bokkers RPH, de Boer MT, Borel Rinkes IHM, Smits MLJ, Gruenberger T, Baclija I, Billingsley KG, Madoff DC, Serrablo A, Sarriá L, Wang X, Xudong Q, Winkens B, Olde Damink SWL, Bemelmans MHA, Dewulf MJL, Binkert CA, Schadde E, van der Leij C, van Dam RM, DRAGON collaborative study group

The Lancet regional health. Europe2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2025.101284 PMID: 40255933

Gravity-based microfiltration reveals unexpected prevalence of circulating tumor cell clusters in ovarian and colorectal cancer.

Meunier A, Hernández-Castro JA, Chahley N, Communal L, Kheireddine S, Koushki N, Davoudvandi N, Al Habyan S, Péant B, Lazaris A, Ng A, Veres T, McCaffrey L, Provencher D, Metrakos P, Mes-Masson AM, Juncker D

Communications medicine2025

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00702-9 PMID: 39900650

Current Immunotherapy Strategies and Emerging Biomarkers for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Kapelanski-Lamoureux A, Lazaris A, Meti N, Metrakos P

Cancers2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/cancers17233870 PMID: 41375071

Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection

Karanicolas PJ, Lin Y, McCluskey SA, Tarshis J, Thorpe KE, Wei A, Dixon E, Porter G, Chaudhury P, Nanji S

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)202444 citations

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.11783

Single extracellular vesicle analysis for colorectal cancer liver metastasis typing and monitoring

Principal investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: Juncker, David; Metrakos, Peter P

Keywords: Colorectal Carcinoma Liver Metastasis; Combinatorial Biomarkers; Extracellular Vesicles; Histopathological Growth Patterns; Multiparametric Single Nanoparticle Analysis; Multiplex Protein Analysis; Nanoparticle Imaging; Patient Stratification; Prognosis; Targeted Biomarker Discovery Pipeline

$916,090

DRAGON 2 - An international multicenter randomized controlled trial to compare combined Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) with PVE alone in liver surgery

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Martel, Guillaume; Fergusson, Dean A

Keywords: Hepatectomy; Hepatic Vein Embolization; Interventional Radiology; Liver; Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; Portal Vein Embolization; Randomized Controlled Trial; Regeneration; Resectability; Survival

$642,868

Single-cell imaging affinity proteomics of microfiltered circulating tumor cells: Uncovering biomarkers in colorectal cancer liver metastasis

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Juncker, David

Keywords: Cell Isolation Technology; Circulating Tumor Cell Cluster; Colorectal Carcinoma Liver Metastasis; Dna Barcoded Antibody; Histopathological Growth Pattern; Microfiltration; Multiplex Molecular Phenotyping; Patient Stratification; Single Circulating Tumor Cell; Single-Cell Imaging Affinity Proteomic

$895,050

1st Workshop of the Canadian NonAlcoholic SteatoHepatitis (CanNASH) Network

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Sebastiani, Giada

Keywords: Diabetes; Fatty Liver; Metabolic Syndrome; Nash

$12,500

CEACAM1 in colon cancer progression and metastasis

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Beauchemin, Nicole

Keywords: Ceacam1; Colorectal Cancer; Cytokines; Inflammation; Knockout Mouse Model; Metastasis; Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells; Shp-1; Stat3

$834,100

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

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Peter Metrakos

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Systemic immune remodeling following curative (R0) resection of colorectal liver metastases.

Effect of intratumoral alpha radiation on tumor growth delay and tumor microenvironment in an orthotopic colorectal liver metastasis murine model.

Establishment of a colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRCLM) solitary tumor mouse model.

Factor VIII originates primarily from anatomically distinct subsets of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells.

High levels of serum cholesterol increase the risk of developing vessel co-opting tumors in colorectal cancer liver metastases.

Clinical Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy, Enteral Stenting, and Surgical Gastrojejunostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Safety and efficacy of combined portal and hepatic vein embolisation in patients with colorectal liver metastases (DRAGON1): a multicentre, single-arm clinical trial.

Gravity-based microfiltration reveals unexpected prevalence of circulating tumor cell clusters in ovarian and colorectal cancer.

Current Immunotherapy Strategies and Emerging Biomarkers for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection

Single extracellular vesicle analysis for colorectal cancer liver metastasis typing and monitoring

DRAGON 2 - An international multicenter randomized controlled trial to compare combined Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) with PVE alone in liver surgery

Single-cell imaging affinity proteomics of microfiltered circulating tumor cells: Uncovering biomarkers in colorectal cancer liver metastasis

1st Workshop of the Canadian NonAlcoholic SteatoHepatitis (CanNASH) Network

CEACAM1 in colon cancer progression and metastasis

Frequent collaborators

Jeffrey Barkun

Steven Paraskevas

Yen-I Chen

Thomas Schricker

Alan Barkun

Steven Gallinger

Pnina Brodt

Giada Sebastiani

ATILLA Omeroglu

Alan Barkun

Jad Abou Khalil

Pierre Chaurand

Janusz Rak

Nahum Sonenberg

Elham Rahme

Peter Siegel

Guillaume Martel

Nadia Giannetti

Amine Benmassaoud

Douglas Quan

Anton Skaro

Kevin Schwartzman

Ved Tandan

Simon Bergman

Gordon Guyatt