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Email

m.nikfarjam@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Honorary Clinical Professor
Department of Surgery
Education
Doctorate (Coursework)
Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Doctorate (Research)
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
Monash University
ORCID

0000-0003-4866-276X

Prof Mehrdad Nikfarjam

Honorary Clinical Professor
Department of Surgery

284 Scholarly works
14 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Knockout of PAK1 and PAK4 supresses tumour growth associated with vasculogenic mimicry inhibition through EphA2–VE-cadherin–MCAM pathway
    DOI: 10.1186/s12964-026-02778-3
  • 2022

    Research grants (other domestic)

    The Role of P21 Activated Kinase 4 (PAK4) in Pancreatic Cancer Tumorigenesis
  • 2022

    Research Grant

    Determining the Antitumoral Effect of Cannabinoids on Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Through Cell-Line and Murine Models
  • 2016

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Improving the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer by Novel Treatment Targets
  • 2015

    Journal article

    Whole genomes redefine the mutational landscape of pancreatic cancer
    DOI: 10.1038/nature14169
  • 2012

    Journal article

    Pancreatic cancer genomes reveal aberrations in axon guidance pathway genes
    DOI: 10.1038/nature11547
  • 2012

    Journal article

    The deubiquitinase USP9X suppresses pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
    DOI: 10.1038/nature11114
Mehrdad Nikfarjam

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2021
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
2007
Travelling Fellowship American Pancreatic Association
2007
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
2004
Sir Edward Hughes Memorial Research Award Monash University

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Associations of early postoperative anemia with mortality and ICU outcomes in nonagenarians and centenarians undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: a binational multicenter propensity matching study
    DOI: 10.1186/s12957-025-04123-3
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Predicting recurrence patterns and outcomes following resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a contemporary real-world data cohort study
    DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000004919
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The interplay between p21-activated kinases and tumour-infiltrating dendritic cells and T cells and its implication in pancreatic cancer immunotherapy.
    DOI: 10.1186/s12964-026-02923-y
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Predictive value of biochemical markers and clinical scoring systems for outcomes in nonagenarians and centenarians admitted to the ICU after cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a binational multicenter analysis.
    DOI: 10.1186/s12893-026-03775-6
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Cost-Effectiveness and Efficacy of Biodegradable Pancreatic Stents for Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Multi-Center Study
    DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.70345
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A Streamlined Protocol for Developing a Clinicopathological Prediction Model for Patient Survival of Post-Resection of Pancreatic Cancer
    DOI: 10.1002/cam4.71535
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Timeliness of Care and Treatment Patterns for Pancreatic Cancer in Victoria, Australia: Comparison With Optimal Care Pathways Targets
    DOI: 10.1111/ans.70705
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A Biodegradable Polymeric Sealant Applied to Transected Margin Following Stapled Distal Pancreatectomy Reduces Overall Complication: A Randomised Controlled Trial
    DOI: 10.1111/ans.70419

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