USA, Illinois 
Dr. Juliet Siena Lumati is a surgical oncologist and global health researcher specializing in cancer surgery, health systems strengthening, and financial toxicity in cancer care. She is actively involved in global oncology initiatives and leads research on improving access to cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries.
Current Position
- Associate Director, Center for Global Surgery, Robert J. Havey Institute for Global Health
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
Education
- MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, USA
- MPH (Health Policy and Management), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
- Clinical Fellowship – Complex General Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Hospital / Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
- General Surgery Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
- Research Fellowship (NIH-Fogarty Global Health Fellowship), Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Clinical Expertise
- Surgical oncology
- Pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers
- Hepato-pancreato-biliary oncology
- Global cancer surgery
- Health systems strengthening in oncology
- Financial toxicity and health economics in cancer care
Dr. Lumati focuses on improving surgical cancer care delivery globally, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Research & Publications
Dr. Lumati’s research focuses on cancer care financing, global oncology, and improving access to surgical cancer treatment.
She is a principal investigator of several international research initiatives including the COST-FIN randomized controlled trial, which evaluates the impact of financial navigation programs on financial distress and treatment adherence among cancer patients.
Her work has been published in leading journals including:
- The Lancet Global Health
- American Journal of Surgery
- World Journal of Surgery
- BMC Health Services Research
- Journal of Cancer Policy
Her research addresses catastrophic health expenditures, cancer care financing, and surgical oncology outcomes across low- and middle-income countries.
Leadership
Dr. Lumati holds multiple leadership and advisory roles in international oncology and surgery organizations, including:
- Member, International Committee, American College of Surgeons
- Member, International Committee, Society of Surgical Oncology
- Member, Global Affairs Committee, Association for Academic Surgery
- Associate Editor (Global Oncology Section), SSO Insight Journal
- Commissioner, Lancet Commission on Non‑Communicable Diseases and Poverty
She is also actively engaged in global cancer collaborations including the African Research Group for Oncology.
Academic Impact
Dr. Lumati has received numerous prestigious research and career awards, including:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Global Oncology Young Investigator Award
- Northwestern Lurie Scholars Program Award
- Havey Institute for Global Health Catalyzer Award
- NIH-Fogarty Global Health Fellowship
She mentors international trainees and researchers working in oncology, global surgery, and health systems research, contributing to the next generation of global cancer care leaders.