Eileen Morrow

Eileen Morrow is a clinical academic orthotist specialising in paediatric orthopaedic research. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde and has over ten years of clinical experience across paediatric orthopaedics, gait analysis, neurological rehabilitation, rheumatology, diabetes, and complex trauma.

As an NIHR Doctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford, Eileen is in the final stages of her DPhil, where her research focuses on improving evidence-based care for children undergoing elective lower limb orthopaedic surgery (CELLOS study). She also leads studies evaluating surgery for idiopathic toe walking (FOREFOOT study) and developing a sham insole for paediatric clinical research.

Eileen’s broader research interests include strengthening research integrity and the translation of evidence into policy. Her recent BMJ editorial, “Threat of Imposter Participants in Research”, received international media attention, including coverage in The Times and an interview on BBC Health Check (BBC World Service). She has co-developed multidisciplinary guidelines for paediatric flat foot (BSCOS) and contributed to spinal management for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA Care UK).

A member of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) and the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR) Oxfordshire Hub, Eileen previously served as Chair of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) Research Committee. She has twice been shortlisted for the Advancing Healthcare Awards in recognition of her contributions to research and innovation.

Eileen lectures on research and clinical governance at the University of Salford and regularly peer reviews for journals including Prosthetics and Orthotics International and Gait & Posture. Her ongoing work aims to influence evidence-based practice and policy in paediatric orthopaedics and orthotics.