Lorenzo Lindo

I have always been fascinated by biomedical research, especially for cancer therapy. As someone from a family that has experienced several cancer diagnoses, I decided early on that I wanted to dedicate my career to researching and developing better cancer treatments that offer improved outcomes with fewer harmful side effects. After receiving my BSc in biology with a minor in biochemistry at UBC, pursuing my PhD in interdisciplinary oncology was the next logical step in building my career as a cancer therapeutics scientist.

B.C. is my home and I chose to go to UBC because it offers both excellent research programs and the opportunity to stay close to my family and friends. As UBC is affiliated with many clinical sites and research institutes across the province, I have access to an abundance of resources and expertise to support my research and my professional development. Vancouver is also a beautiful city, and I enjoy living in a bike-friendly city that is close to the mountains for hiking, skiing and rock climbing.

Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin Hay at the Terry Fox Laboratory at BC Cancer, I work on developing novel immunotherapies for blood cancers. In particular, I focus on making next-generation engineered T-cells – a type of white blood cell central to our immune systems – to target a deadly cancer called multiple myeloma.

The West Coast Trail is on my bucket list! I’m hoping to do this trail once I finish my PhD. I think it would be a fantastic way to mark the culmination and granting of my PhD. I look forward to taking in all the beautiful sights and conquering one of Canada’s most famous and toughest trails.