Expertise in
8
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Craig Erker

Halifax, NS, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 3 Trials
Expertise in
8
conditions
Halifax, NS, CA 

Overview

Craig Erker practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada.

Mr. Erker is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Embolectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 29 clinical trials.

Gender

Male

Locations

Halifax, NS, Canada
Other Locations
Edmonton, AB T6G2B7, Canada
Halifax, Canada

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

29 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3 Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Carboplatin and Vincristine Versus Selumetinib (NSC# 748727) in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) Not Associated With BRAFV600E Mutations or Systemic Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
A Phase 3 Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Carboplatin and Vincristine Versus Selumetinib (NSC# 748727) in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) Not Associated With BRAFV600E Mutations or Systemic Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Selumetinib Sulfate, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized Trial for Patients With De Novo AML Comparing Standard Therapy Including Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (GO) to CPX-351 With GO, and the Addition of the FLT3 Inhibitor Gilteritinib for Patients With FLT3 Mutations
A Phase 3 Randomized Trial for Patients With De Novo AML Comparing Standard Therapy Including Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (GO) to CPX-351 With GO, and the Addition of the FLT3 Inhibitor Gilteritinib for Patients With FLT3 Mutations
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Asparaginase, Erwinia Asparaginase, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Dexrazoxane, Etoposide, Gemtuzumab, Gilteritinib, Liposomal Daunorubicin, Liposomal Cytarabine, Methotrexate, Mitoxantrone, Hydrocortisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986) in Combination With Nivolumab (NSC# 748726), a Checkpoint Inhibitor of PD-1, in B-ALL Patients Aged >/= 1 to < 31 Years Old With First Relapse
A Phase 2 Study of Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986) in Combination With Nivolumab (NSC# 748726), a Checkpoint Inhibitor of PD-1, in B-ALL Patients Aged >/= 1 to < 31 Years Old With First Relapse
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Radiation, Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Dexamethasone, Etoposide, Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Nivolumab, Pegaspargase, Thioguanine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of Veliparib (ABT-888) and Local Irradiation, Followed by Maintenance Veliparib and Temozolomide, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma (HGG) Without H3 K27M or BRAFV600 Mutations
A Phase 2 Study of Veliparib (ABT-888) and Local Irradiation, Followed by Maintenance Veliparib and Temozolomide, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma (HGG) Without H3 K27M or BRAFV600 Mutations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Temozolomide, Veliparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
International Phase 3 Trial in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ALL) Testing Imatinib in Combination With Two Different Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Backbones
International Phase 3 Trial in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ALL) Testing Imatinib in Combination With Two Different Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Backbones
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Filgrastim, Ifosfamide, Imatinib Mesylate, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Methylprednisolone, Pegaspargase, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Thioguanine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab (NSC# 748726) in Combination With Chemo-Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide Phosphate, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Rituximab, Rituximab+Hyaluronidase Human, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Trial Investigating Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986) in Combination With Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk or Down Syndrome B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) and the Treatment of Patients With Localized B-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (B-LLy)
A Phase 3 Trial Investigating Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986) in Combination With Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk or Down Syndrome B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) and the Treatment of Patients With Localized B-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (B-LLy)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Erwinia Asparaginase, Blinatumomab, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Dexamethasone, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Pegaspargase, Prednisolone, Prednisone, Thioguanine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Dactinomycin, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Temsirolimus, Vincristine sulfate, Vinorelbine
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pediatric Hepatic Malignancy International Therapeutic Trial (PHITT)
Pediatric Hepatic Malignancy International Therapeutic Trial (PHITT)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine, Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin, Sorafenib, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
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47 Total Publications

Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors.
Clinical Outcomes and New Treatments in Pediatric Brain Tumors.
Journal: Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
Published: September 01, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Erker

Is Craig Erker a top-rated expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri?

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Yes. Craig Erker has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliomatosis Cerebri. You can view a list of Craig Erker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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