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George Zogopoulos is an Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences at McGill University, specializing in the field of oncology and cancer genetics. His research focuses on the genetic underpinnings of pancreaticobiliary cancers, including the discovery of genetic associations with familial pancreatic cancer and exploring therapeutic opportunities driven by homologous recombination deficiency. Dr. Zogopoulos is the co-chair of the Pancreatic Disease Oriented Group within the Canadian Cancer Trials Group. His research initiatives include the Quebec Pancreas Cancer Study, which involves a familial patient registry and a biospecimen repository for pancreatic and biliary tract malignancies. In addition, he plays a key role in several important national initiatives, including the EPPIC study and the PACGENE consortium, which aim to improve the early detection and personalized treatment of pancreatic cancer. His clinical practice is centered around the surgical treatment of pancreatic and biliary malignancies, as well as organ transplantation, emphasizing transplant oncology.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.