Jake Deckert

Jake Deckert, Ph.D. is a Lecturer in Human Physiology at Gonzaga University, with a dual appointment teaching medical students at the University of Washington School of Medicine. His expertise lies in exercise physiology and immunology, focusing on the intersection of skeletal muscle regulation and immune responses in health and disease contexts.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, University of Kansas
  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Kansas
  • B.S. in Health & Physical Education, University of Kansas

Dr. Deckert's research background includes postdoctoral work on immune responses following spinal cord injury and exercise-based interventions to improve long-term health outcomes. He emphasizes applied science education, connecting complex physiological concepts to students' personal and professional lives.

• Courses Taught:
  • HPHY 242L: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
  • HPHY 244: Nutrition & Metabolism
  • HPHY 489: Applied Immunology

Contact: Office in HSB 319, office hours MWF 9-10 AM & TR 10:45-11:45 AM, phone (509) 313-3518.