Katie Morris

Katie Morris is a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine in the School of Applied Health Sciences with an extensive research portfolio comprising 149 publications and 41 research projects. Her scholarly contributions are documented through her ORCID profile (0000-0003-1247-429X).

Professor Morris specializes in systematic reviews and meta-analyses with particular focus on obstetric complications, perineal trauma during childbirth, antibiotic prophylaxis, and ethical considerations in clinical research. Her research fingerprint shows strong expertise in Systematic Review (100%), Meta-Analysis (86%), and Meta-analysis Keyphrases (78%), indicating her methodological rigor in evidence synthesis.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on improving maternal healthcare through evidence-based approaches, with particular attention to perineal trauma management, ethical frameworks for clinical trials, and specialized cardiac conditions during pregnancy. These works span multiple disciplines including obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, and medical ethics.

Professor Morris serves as Principal Investigator for the NIHR207290 PRE-EMPT project (PREventing PretErM Birth in nulliParous women Through cervical length screening) funded by NIHR CENTRAL COMMISSIONING FACILITY (2025-2028), and is a key collaborator on multiple significant research initiatives including the NIHR RSS National Collaborative Strategic Lead Function and the NIHR Birmingham Keele Warwick RSS project.

She maintains an active research program with funding from prestigious organizations including The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NIHR, collaborating extensively with researchers such as Morris R.K., Morton V., Jones L., Roberts T., and Hemming K. Her work has been published in high-impact journals including PLOS ONE, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, BMJ Open, Women and Birth, and International Journal of Cardiology, and has gained attention across social media platforms and news outlets.