Dr William McCann

William is a Senior Research Project Officer at the RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland. He graduated from The University of Queensland in 2020 with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). He holds a PhD in psychology (2025) from the University of Southern Queensland, where his research on psychological distress in cardiac surgery patients, particularly in rural and remote areas, deepened his expertise in healthcare recovery. Since joining RECOVER in March 2025, William drives innovative injury research through project coordination, event planning, and stakeholder engagement. His work bridges research and practice to improve health outcomes.