Michael Garry

Biography

Dr Garry is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Psychology in the Faculty of Health. His research focuses on understanding the behavioural and neural process associated with both the learning and refinement of skilled movement. Dr Garry is passionate about teaching and coordinate Psychology units in research methods and behavioural neuroscience. He is also the Director of Learning & Teaching in the Division of Psychology.

Research Interest

Dr Garry's research aligns with the University's research them of Better Health. In particular my interest in the neural mechanisms that underlie learning and refinement of movements, and the behavioural and neural factors that affect movement will assist in the development of therapeutic interventions to promote recovery of function following brain injuries such as stroke. As the Australian population ages, physical disabilities associated with ageing and age-related illness is expected to increase. By understanding the factors that affect the control of movement, and the processes that contribute to learning of movements we will be better able to minimise the burden on individuals and families that experience physical disabilities.