Carolyn Berryman

Dr. Carolyn Berryman is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia, based in the Allied Health and Human Performance Unit within the Innovation, Implementation and Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health group. She is actively engaged in research on chronic pain, particularly in pediatric and neurological contexts, and serves as a Research Degree Supervisor.

Research Interests: Her work spans chronic pain, cognitive flexibility, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), interhemispheric brain interactions, and patient-centered care models. She investigates how pain affects cognition and sensorimotor function, and how healthcare services can be co-created with patients for better outcomes.

The recent publications (2024–2025) show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, patient-engaged research in pediatric chronic pain, implementation of high-value physiotherapy, and neurophysiological underpinnings of pain disorders. Her work frequently employs systematic reviews, observational studies, and collaborative knowledge generation.

Scientific Awards and Fellowships:

• Australia Harvard Fellowship

Grants and Funding: Her research is supported by NHMRC grants including NHMRC 1178444 and NHMRC 1127155, indicating sustained competitive funding. She is involved in advising and collaborative research, though specific student names are not listed in the provided texts.

Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the IIMPACT in Health research group at UniSA, collaborating with national and international institutions including Harvard University, University of Adelaide, and Curtin University.