Dr Kieron Rooney
BSc(Hons) Graduate Certificate Education Studies (Higher Education) PhD
Senior Lecturer
C43K - K Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney
| Telephone | 93519135 |
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Biographical details
Kieron's primary research interest is the genetic limitations of cellular pathways. In particular, how can alterations in the genetic code and the expression of that code result in observable changes in metabolism. In addition to these human studies, Kieron has investigated small animal models of type II diabetes and obesity for the past 12 years. In 2007, Kieron received funding from the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes that supported the completion of a pilot study in collaboration with the University of Cambridge investigating the impact of maternal nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy on fetal development. This work was presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna.
Kieron's sport research focus integrates physiology with biomechanics and performance analysis. Kieron is currently the primary supervisor for two PhD students that are investigating how physiological parameters may influence the performance of elite level kayakers and the speed accuracy trade-off in baseball throwing.
Teaching and supervision
Kieron's teaching within the Faculty covers the mechanisms underlying changes in biochemistry pathways that occur during exercise and the potential mechanisms for fatigue. His teaching philosophy focuses on understanding how students experience their learning of biochemistry and enhancing student engagement through a constructivist approach to curriculum development. In 2009, Kieron presented two seminars/workshops based on his approaches to teaching within the Faculty Learning Revolution.Kieron's teaching focuses on the biochemistry of exercise. Specifically, the cellular and molecular mechanisms that coordinate the observed physiological responses to both acute bouts of exercise and chronic exercise training adaptations. Kieron facilitates an understanding of these mechanisms to practical application for improved health and performance.
Selected grants
2012
- Sit-Stand Workstation Pilot; Mackey M, Leaver A, Rooney K, Chau J, Shirley D, Daley M; Heart Foundation of Australia/Research Support.
2011
- Can a glutamine supplement be used in athletes to reduce the risk of injury from heatstroke?; Ruell P, Rooney K, Thompson M; New South Wales Sporting Injuries Committee/Research and Injury Prevention Scheme.
- Lunar Prodigy Bone Densitometer Manufactured By General Electric Australia; Fiatarone Singh M, Davis G, Brand-Miller J, Kilbreath S, Brennan P, March L, Johnson N, Rooney K, Orr R; National Health and Medical Research Council/Equipment Grants.
2010
- Influence of iron deficiency on cognition, mood, and quality of life in young normal weight and obese women; O'Connor H, Steinbeck K, O'Dwyer N, Rooney K; Meat and Livestock Australia Ltd/Human Nutrition Research Program.
2009
- Hydration status and bowling performance in cricket; O'Connor H, Rooney K, Ferdinands E; PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand/Project Support.
2007
- Albert Renold Fellowship; Rooney K; European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes/Albert Renold Fellowship.
- Albert Renold Fellowship; Rooney K; European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes/Fellowship.
2005
- Comparison of diets on weight loss and other indicators in young, obese women.; O'Connor H, Rooney K, Steinbeck K; Meat and Livestock Australia Ltd/Human Nutrition Research Program.
- The effects of creatine suplementation on glucose homeostasis and insulin secretion in type II diabetes; Rooney K; University of Sydney/Internal Research Grant Allocations - Cumberland.
2004
- The effects of dietary creative supplementation on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetes; Rooney K; University of Sydney (Sesqui)/New Staff Support Scheme.
Selected publications
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