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James Turner is an Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Immunology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham. He holds a PhD in Exercise Biochemistry and Immunology from the University of Birmingham (2011) and a BSc from the University of Bath (2006). He began his academic career at the University of Bath in 2013 as an Assistant Professor, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018, and joined the University of Birmingham in 2022. He also completed post-doctoral training in cancer immunology at Birmingham after his PhD.
- PhD, Exercise Biochemistry and Immunology – University of Birmingham, 2011
- BSc (Hons), Sport and Exercise Science – University of Bath, 2006
James Turner’s research centers on how lifestyle influences ageing and chronic disease, with two primary themes: (1) overweight/obesity and immune system ageing, particularly adipose tissue immunology; and (2) physical activity and cancer immunology, focusing on breast, lung, and blood cancers. He leads the Year 1 module Becoming a Researcher across multiple undergraduate programs.
His recent publications highlight a strong focus on exercise immunology, cancer treatment outcomes, immunosenescence, and metabolic health. The articles span experimental studies, systematic reviews, and narrative reviews, with increasing emphasis on translating exercise interventions into clinical oncology settings and understanding immune-metabolic crosstalk in ageing and disease.
- Associate Editor, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Physiology – Exercise Physiology section
- Review Editor, Frontiers in Aging – Aging and the Immune System section
- Editorial board member, Clinical and Experimental Medicine
- Advisory board member, Journal of Sports Sciences – Physiology and Nutrition section
James Turner has supervised 2 PhDs, 1 MD, and 1 D.Health as lead supervisor, and 6 PhDs as co-supervisor to completion. He currently co-supervises three PhD students at the University of Bath. He is involved with the NIHR Cancer and Nutrition Collaboration and the BBSRC Immunology of Ageing Expert Working Group, and is a member of the UK Ageing Network CARINA.
He leads research projects exploring adipose tissue inflammation, muscle mass regulation in older adults, and dietary strategies to combat immunosenescence. His editorial roles and professional affiliations reflect his leadership in the fields of exercise immunology, ageing, and cancer.
