Julian’s research focuses on autophagy, a waste disposal system that helps repair cellular damage and slow biological ageing.

Julian's fascination with problem solving very nearly led him to pursue engineering, but his passion for understanding and improving the health of the human body landed him in science instead.

He's a great example of a young researcher navigating the challenges of establishing a career in his field and life's about to get even busier for Julian, he's a soon to be father.