Julian J. Lum, PhD
Distinguished Scientist, BC Cancer
Professor, University of Victoria
Director, The Metabolomics Consortium of BC
As a cancer immunologist working at the intersection of nutrition, gut microbiome, and metabolic health, I began hearing over and over again patients wanting to learn more about how they can modify their diet during cancer treatment. It became clear that patients and their families want clear information about their health and ways they literacy can be applied on a day to day basis.
My Story
I am a scientist, educator, and translational researcher whose work sits at the intersection of cancer biology, metabolism, and immune health. I have spent my career leading research programs that uncover how diet, metabolism, and the microbiome shape immune function and disease outcomes.
Within IHL, I bring a deep academic lens to rethinking health based on over two decades of work in immunometabolism, cancer immunology, and patient-centered translational science.
My focus within IHL is to help translate complex science into practical, preventative, and personalized strategies that can be integrated into primary care, connecting research, nutrition, and immune health in a way that is actionable, evidence-based, and built for long-term impact.