Dr. William Deasy
BSc (Microbiology) Hons., Doctor of PhilosophyLecturer - Medical Laboratory Science
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
6 - Building 6 2.28
Dr William Deasy is a lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science at Central Queensland University. He recently completed his PhD at Victoria University in 2021 investigating the effects of 5:2 intermittent fasting with and without sprint interval training on body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors associated with obesity in a free-living population. His current research interests include the effects of tropical infectious diseases, host-pathogen interactions and the effects of intermittent fasting on the gut microbiome, neurotrophic factors and indices of depression and anxiety.
Background
The majority of my career has been spent teaching within clinical degree programs including Medicine, Paramedicine, Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing at various universities withn Australia including: James Cook University, Vicotria University and CQ University.
Universities Studied At
James Cook University (Undergraduate and Honours)
Victoria University (PhD)
Universities Worked At
James Cook University and Victoria University.
Awards
Sessional staff teaching award for outstanding contributions to student learning (JCU).
Previous teaching
2013-2018 - Lecturer - Victoria University
2009-2013 - Associate Lecturer - James Cook University
Professional Memberships
International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research
Responsibilities
· Lecture & Tutorial delivery and development
· Marking of submitted work and examinations
· Examination development/writing/moderation
· Unit coordination and development
· Supervision of undergraduate research students
· Participation in School grades meetings
· Supervision of sessional staff
· Low risk ethics review
· College course committee membership
Professional Interests
- Tropical medicine, Indigineous health and infectious diseases.
- Intermittent fasting and its effects on cardiometabolic risk factors and weight loss
- Intermittent fasting and its effects on mood state, neurotropic factors and indices of depression and anxiety
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3208 Medical Physiology
- 3107 Microbiology
- 3101 Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- 3202 Clinical Sciences
- 3204 Immunology
Current Capacity
Biochemistry and Cell Biology - Cell Metabolism
I am currently researching
Intermittent fasting and its effects on cardiometabolic risk factors and weight loss as well as its effects on mood state, neurotropic factors and indices of depression and anxiety in at risk populations.
Microbiology - Infectious Agents
I have a strong interest in Tropical infectious diseases, particularly those that impact Indigenous communities disproportionately
