Associate Professor
College of Medicine and Public Health
Christine Barry joined Flinders University in 2011 and is an Associate Professor of Anatomy. She co-convenes the College of Medicine and Public Health Teaching Specialist Community of Practice. She leads the Musculoskeletal Neurobiology Laboratory and has developed models to study sensory nerves in muscles, fascia, dura and the female reproductive tract. Currently, she investigates neuro-immune regulation of pain sensitivity. Her PhD (University of Adelaide, 2011) investigated brain injury, inflammation and intracranial pressure following subarachnoid haemorrhage. She has 20 years' experience as a clinical physiotherapist including 10 as a Titled Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia.
PhD (Medicine) University of Adelaide
Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Master of Education (Higher Education) Flinders University - currently enrolled
2021 Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant (Chief Investigator A)
2021 Australian Awards for University Teaching, Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
2020 Vice Chancellor's Award for Innovation in Teaching
2019 Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation Project Grant (Chief Investigator A)
2019 Emerging Leaders Showcase, Best Short Talk by a Mid-Career Academic
2018 Vice President & Executive Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence
2015 Flinders Medical Centre Foundation Grant (Chief Investigator A)
2013 Highest Impact Paper, Centre for Neuroscience (runner up)
2012 Flinders Medical Centre Foundation Grant (Chief Investigator A)
2009 National Stroke Foundation Grant (Chief Investigator A)
College of Medicine and Public Health
Chair, Student Wellbeing Working Group
Co-convenor, Teaching Specialist Community of Practice
Doctor of Medicine - MD
Topic Coordinator, 2nd year Lead S1, Deputy S2
Bachelor of Medical Science
Topic Coordinator
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute
Head of Musculoskeletal Neurobiology Laboratory
Australian Pain Society
Inaugural member Australasian Pain School Faculty