Peter Lawrence Gross

Peter Lawrence Gross is a part-time Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, Canada. His career spans over three decades with a focus on thrombosis, hemostasis, and anticoagulant therapy, particularly in surgical and oncology contexts. He has contributed extensively to clinical trials and translational research, including the PAUSE and POISE-3 studies.

Research Interests

• Thrombosis mechanisms and prevention
• Hemostasis regulation in surgical settings
• Anticoagulant reversal strategies
• Platelet function and endothelial interactions
• Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
• Mouse models of thrombosis and atherosclerosis

Notable Publications

His recent work (2023-2025) includes studies on:

• GRP78-targeting drugs in thrombosis
• Thrombin activity biosensors
• Sex differences in pulmonary embolism
• Stroke risk in cancer patients
• PAR4 inhibition in atherosclerosis
• Perioperative anticoagulant management

He has also contributed to foundational research on platelet activation, fibrinolysis, and coagulation pathways.

Education

• MD from University of Toronto (1994)

Teaching

Instructor for Vascular Diseases, Haemostasis and Thrombosis I (MEDSCI 732) in 2018.

Affiliations

McMaster University (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine) with global collaborations in thrombosis research.