Garry is currently a doctoral researcher undertaking his PhD with a focus upon men diagnosed with non-cancer related lymphoedema. He has presented his initial results from his systematic review and online survey at both national and international conferences. Alongside Garry's research he is works in both the academic and clinical setting. He is the Associate Dean within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Central Lancashire and continues to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lymphoedema. He has worked across several sectors, including, public (NHS (National Health Service), private (business) and charitable sector within primary care (community). In recognition of his commitment and passion to primary care he was awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse from the Queen’s Nurse Institute. Garry has authored several articles related to his specialist field and completed an MSc in this area. To this end his remains a passionate advocate for lymphology and the using of research to improve patients' quality of life.