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James Turner

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20102019

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Research interests

I joined the Department for Health at the University of Bath in 2013 and I am leading a programme of research that examines the immunology of chronic diseases such as cancer in the context of ageing and lifestyle behaviours. Prior to my position at the University of Bath, I undertook a PhD between 2007-2010 at the University of Birmingham, UK. My research covered topics related to exercise, immune function and ageing. Following my PhD, I remained at the University of Birmingham to undertake three years of post-doctoral training in cancer immunology. During this time, my contributions furthered our understanding of the immune system helping to establish novel therapeutic strategies for treating blood cancers. In addition, my projects contributed towards developing a prophylactic vaccine to prevent glandular fever and cancers caused by Epstein-Barr Virus.

 

 The research projects I am leading cover topics such as:

  • Ageing of the immune system and inflammation 
  • Immune-surveillance and immune competency
  • Vaccination and infectious disease
  • Cancer risk and cancer treatment

 

Many of these themes are examined in the context of:

  • Exercise and physical activity
  • Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour
  • Overweight and obesity
  • Diet 
  • Psychosocial stress

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Projects 2013 2019

Uncovering the Cancer Preventative Properties of Exercise in Older Age: Does Physical Activity Extinguish Tumour Nurturing Fueled by Inflammageing?

Campbell, J., Thompson, D. & Turner, J.

1/09/17 → 28/02/19

Project: UK charity

Targeting Bed Reset-Induced Adipose Tissue Dysfunction with Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Nutrients

Thompson, D., Holman, G., Stokes, K. & Turner, J.

1/07/15 → 30/06/19

Project: Research council

Adipose Tissue
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antioxidants
Bed Rest
Food

RUH Oncology Research Project: comparison of cancer care provision’

Turner, J.

1/05/15 → 31/05/19

Project: Central government, health and local authorities

International Research Accelerator Scheme

Fullagar, S., Clift, B., Turner, J., Gonzalez, J., Manley, A., Merchant, S. & Millington, B.

1/07/16 → 1/07/17

Project: Research-related funding › International Relations Office Funding

Prostate specific T-Cell responses in physically inactive men; does an exercise intervention improve anti-cancer immune defences?

Turner, J. & Beresford, M.

1/05/15 → 1/12/15

Project: Research-related funding

Research Output 2010 2018

Acute aerobic exercise induces a preferential mobilisation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells into the peripheral blood in man.

Brown, F. F., Campbell, J. P., Wadley, A. J., Fisher, J. P., Aldred, S. & Turner, J. E. 10 May 2018 (Accepted/In press) In : Physiology and Behavior. 194, p. 191-198

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Dendritic Cells
Exercise
Myeloid Cells
Population
HLA-DR Antigens

Adipose Tissue Dysfunction

Trim, W., Thompson, D. & Turner, J. E. 2018 Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. New York, U. S. A.: Springer, p. 1-5

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary

Adipocytes
Adipose Tissue
Intra-Abdominal Fat
Cellular Structures
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan

Campbell, J. P. & Turner, J. E. 16 Apr 2018 In : Frontiers in Immunology. 9, APR, 648

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access
File
Communicable Diseases
Bacterial Antigens
Mucosal Immunity
Viral Antigens
Opportunistic Infections
1 Citations

Parallels in immunometabolic adipose tissue dysfunction with ageing and obesity

Trim, W., Turner, J. E. & Thompson, D. 9 Feb 2018 In : Frontiers in Immunology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access
File
Adipose Tissue
Obesity
Inflammation
Immune System
Knowledge Bases
2 Citations

Does Regular Exercise Counter T Cell Immunosenescence Reducing the Risk of Developing Cancer and Promoting Successful Treatment of Malignancies?

Turner, J. E. & Brum, P. C. 2 Jul 2017 In : Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2017, 18 p., 4234765

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access
File
T-cells
Exercise
T-Lymphocytes
Neoplasms
Immune system