Dr. Peter Metrakos

Professor

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Biography

Peter Metrakos is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and an Associate Member of the Department of Pathology at McGill University. His research is primarily focused on liver physiology and pathology, specifically the molecular signatures associated with various liver conditions. His work has highlighted the significance of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) as a leading cause of liver disease in North America, which is closely linked to Type II diabetes, liver cirrhosis requiring transplantation, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Metrakos is dedicated to advancing the understanding of liver cancer's progression and the mechanisms behind liver metastasis. His contributions aim to enhance human tissue banking technologies and explore proteomics and genomics approaches, ultimately striving to discover new therapeutic avenues for liver diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.