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Van B. Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. He completed his PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Alberta and has post-doctoral experiences at the National Institutes of Health in the USA and the University of Cambridge in the UK. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms through which gastrointestinal epithelial cells sense nutrients and metabolites produced by gut bacteria. Lu utilizes various techniques including electrophysiology, molecular cloning, and calcium imaging, and also works with cutting-edge 3D cell models known as intestinal organoids. His research aims to investigate how cells in the gastrointestinal tract interact with organisms, food intake, and the gut microbiome, providing insights into diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Lu has received multiple awards, including the Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award and has publications in prestigious journals, advancing the understanding of gut hormone secretion and nutrient-sensing mechanisms.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Physiology and Pharmacology.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.