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Vassilios Papadopoulos

ResearcherMedicineMcGill University

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Vassilios Papadopoulos

Researcher

Medicine

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.
3 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 3 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 7 research grants (7 CIHR), most recently in 2016.

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Research

Pharmacology Neurosteroids Adrenal Function Steroid Biosynthesis Endocrine Disruptors Environmental Exposures Epigenetics Hypogonadism

Latest papers

27-hydroxycholesterol is a regulatory oxysterol in adipocytes.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids · 2026 · senior author
Oral administration of VDAC1-derived small molecule peptides increases circulating testosterone levels in male rats.
Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022 · senior author
Role of STAR and SCP2/SCPx in the Transport of Cholesterol and Other Lipids.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2022 · senior author

All 86 publications

Latest funding

Fetal Origin of Endocrine Dysfunction: The Plasticizer Model
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$860,064
Regulation of steroid hormone biosynthesis
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$860,064
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - Tier 1 / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA - Niveau 1
CIHR · 2013 · Nominated PI
$1,400,000

All 11 grants and awards

86 publications.

27-hydroxycholesterol is a regulatory oxysterol in adipocytes.

Li J, Li Y, Papadopoulos V

Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2026.159737 PMID: 41794211

Oral administration of VDAC1-derived small molecule peptides increases circulating testosterone levels in male rats.

Martinez-Arguelles DB, Nedow JW, Gukasyan HJ, Papadopoulos V

Frontiers in endocrinology2022Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1003017 PMID: 36686419

Role of STAR and SCP2/SCPx in the Transport of Cholesterol and Other Lipids.

Galano M, Venugopal S, Papadopoulos V

International journal of molecular sciences2022Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012115 PMID: 36292972

Cholesterol-binding translocator protein TSPO regulates steatosis and bile acid synthesis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Li Y, Chen L, Li L, Sottas C, Petrillo SK, Lazaris A, Metrakos P, Wu H, Ishida Y, Saito T, Golden-Mason L, Rosen HR, Wolff JJ, Silvescu CI, Garza S, Cheung G, Huang T, Fan J, Culty M, Stiles B, Asahina K, Papadopoulos V

iScience2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102457 PMID: 34013171

Dynamic Remodeling of Membranes and Their Lipids during Acute Hormone-Induced Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Mouse Leydig Tumor Cells.

Venugopal S, Galano M, Chan R, Sanyal E, Issop L, Lee S, Taylor L, Kaur P, Daly E, Papadopoulos V

International journal of molecular sciences2021Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052554 PMID: 33806352

Genome-wide expression analysis of a new class of lncRNAs driven by SINE B2.

Fan J, Martinez-Arguelles DB, Papadopoulos V

Gene2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.145332 PMID: 33278552

Mitochondrial TSPO Deficiency Triggers Retrograde Signaling in MA-10 Mouse Tumor Leydig Cells.

Fan J, Papadopoulos V

International journal of molecular sciences2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010252 PMID: 33383772

Endozepines and their receptors: Structure, functions and pathophysiological significance.

Tonon MC, Vaudry H, Chuquet J, Guillebaud F, Fan J, Masmoudi-Kouki O, Vaudry D, Lanfray D, Morin F, Prevot V, Papadopoulos V, Troadec JD, Leprince J

Pharmacology & therapeutics2020

DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2019.06.008 PMID: 31283949

Amhr2-Cre-Mediated Global Tspo Knockout.

Fan J, Campioli E, Sottas C, Zirkin B, Papadopoulos V

Journal of the Endocrine Society2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvaa001 PMID: 32099945

Identification of Sec23ip, Part of 14-3-3γ Protein Network, as a Regulator of Acute Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Leydig Cells.

Aghazadeh Y, Venugopal S, Martinez-Arguelles DB, Boisvert A, Blonder J, Papadopoulos V

Endocrinology2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqz036 PMID: 31875919

Fetal Origin of Endocrine Dysfunction: The Plasticizer Model

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Adrenal Function; Endocrine Disruptors; Environmental Exposures; Epigenetics; Hypogonadism; Metabolic Syndrome; Pharmacology; Steroid Biosynthesis; Testicular Function; Trascriptional Regulation

$860,064

Regulation of steroid hormone biosynthesis

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Adrenal Function; Cholesterol Transport; Neurosteroids; Pharmacology; Reproductive Biology; Steroid Biosynthesis; Therapeutics

$860,064

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - Tier 1 / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA - Niveau 1

Nominated PICIHR2013Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Crc

$1,400,000

Structure, function and pharmacological regulation of the mitochondrial Translocator protein (TSPO; peripheral benzodiazepine receptor) in cholesterol transport and steroid formation

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Benzodiazepines; Cholesterol; Mitochondria; Neurosteroids; Pharmacology; Steroids

$812,365

Fetal Origin of Endocrine Dysfunction: The Phthalate Model

Nominated PICIHR2010Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Adrenal Function; Endocrine Disruptors; Environmental Exposures; Epigenetics; Hypogonadism; Metabolic Syndrome; Steroid Biosynthesis; Testicular Function; Transcription Regulation

$779,382

CIHR Team in Impact of exposure to phthalates, their metabolites and "green" plasticizers on male reproductive health

Co-investigatorCIHR2009Team Grant: Environment and Reproductive Health - Full application

Principal investigators: Robaire, Bernard

Keywords: Leydig Cells; Male Reproductive Health; Phthalate; Plasticizer; Testic Cancer; Testis Function

$2,492,500

Acute Hormonal Regulation of Steroidogenesis

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios

Keywords: Biochemistry; Cholesterol Transport; Hormones; Leydig Cells; Steroid Biosynthesis; Testis

$759,497

Impact of exposure to phthalates, their metabolites and "green" plasticizers on male reproductive health

Co-investigatorCIHR2008Team Grant: Environment and Reproductive Health (LOI)

Principal investigators: Robaire, Bernard

Keywords: Leydig Cells; Male Reproductive Health; Phthalate; Plasticizer; Testic Cancer; Testis Function

$10,000

The CIHR/FRSQ Training Program in Cancer Research at McGill

Co-investigatorCIHR2008Training Grant

Principal investigators: Tremblay, Michel L; Miller, Wilson H

Keywords: Cancer Research; Collaborative; Ethics; Multidisciplinary Program; Scientific Management; Training; Translational Research

$975,000

CIHR Drug Development Training Program (DDTP)

Nominated PICIHR2008Training Grant

Principal investigators: Papadopoulos, Vassilios; Bergeron, John J; Damha, Masad J; Hales, Barbara F; Hébert, Terence E; Jean-Claude, Bertrand J; Laporte, Stéphane A; Moitessier, Nicolas R; Robaire, Bernard; Ward, Brian J

Keywords: Academia; Clinical Trials; Drug Discovery; Experimental Therapeutics; Industry

$1,790,000

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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Vassilios Papadopoulos

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

27-hydroxycholesterol is a regulatory oxysterol in adipocytes.

Oral administration of VDAC1-derived small molecule peptides increases circulating testosterone levels in male rats.

Role of STAR and SCP2/SCPx in the Transport of Cholesterol and Other Lipids.

Cholesterol-binding translocator protein TSPO regulates steatosis and bile acid synthesis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Dynamic Remodeling of Membranes and Their Lipids during Acute Hormone-Induced Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Mouse Leydig Tumor Cells.

Genome-wide expression analysis of a new class of lncRNAs driven by SINE B2.

Mitochondrial TSPO Deficiency Triggers Retrograde Signaling in MA-10 Mouse Tumor Leydig Cells.

Endozepines and their receptors: Structure, functions and pathophysiological significance.

Amhr2-Cre-Mediated Global Tspo Knockout.

Identification of Sec23ip, Part of 14-3-3γ Protein Network, as a Regulator of Acute Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Leydig Cells.

Fetal Origin of Endocrine Dysfunction: The Plasticizer Model

Regulation of steroid hormone biosynthesis

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - Tier 1 / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA - Niveau 1

Structure, function and pharmacological regulation of the mitochondrial Translocator protein (TSPO; peripheral benzodiazepine receptor) in cholesterol transport and steroid formation

Fetal Origin of Endocrine Dysfunction: The Phthalate Model

CIHR Team in Impact of exposure to phthalates, their metabolites and "green" plasticizers on male reproductive health

Acute Hormonal Regulation of Steroidogenesis

Impact of exposure to phthalates, their metabolites and "green" plasticizers on male reproductive health

The CIHR/FRSQ Training Program in Cancer Research at McGill

CIHR Drug Development Training Program (DDTP)

Frequent collaborators

Martine Culty

Yasaman Aghazadeh

Steven Jones

Pierre Chaurand

Peter Metrakos

Vassilios Papadopoulos

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

27-hydroxycholesterol is a regulatory oxysterol in adipocytes.

Oral administration of VDAC1-derived small molecule peptides increases circulating testosterone levels in male rats.

Role of STAR and SCP2/SCPx in the Transport of Cholesterol and Other Lipids.

Cholesterol-binding translocator protein TSPO regulates steatosis and bile acid synthesis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Dynamic Remodeling of Membranes and Their Lipids during Acute Hormone-Induced Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Mouse Leydig Tumor Cells.

Genome-wide expression analysis of a new class of lncRNAs driven by SINE B2.

Mitochondrial TSPO Deficiency Triggers Retrograde Signaling in MA-10 Mouse Tumor Leydig Cells.

Endozepines and their receptors: Structure, functions and pathophysiological significance.

Amhr2-Cre-Mediated Global Tspo Knockout.

Identification of Sec23ip, Part of 14-3-3&#x3b3; Protein Network, as a Regulator of Acute Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Leydig Cells.

Frequent collaborators

Martine Culty

Yasaman Aghazadeh

Steven Jones

Pierre Chaurand

Peter Metrakos

Identification of Sec23ip, Part of 14-3-3γ Protein Network, as a Regulator of Acute Steroidogenesis in MA-10 Leydig Cells.