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Personal Statement
Laura Murray graduated with a BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde in 2005. After graduation Laura moved to East Anglia working as a dual practising prosthetist/ orthotist for 8 years followed by a further 5 years focussing on prosthetics. Laura was promoted assistant service manager in 2008 and became a centre manager in 2011. In 2017 Laura returned to Glasgow to take up a role as a Teaching Fellow in the National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Department of Biomedical Engineering. During her clinical practice Laura was involved in provision of Veteran care, clinical conferences and a variety of MDT clinics in both prosthetics and orthotics.
Teaching Interests
Laura teaches at both undergraduate and post graduate level in all areas of lower limb prosthetics but with a focus on paediatric, transtibial and transfemoral interventions. In addition to this teaching clinical governance and prosthetics on the distance learning courses.
Research Interests
Laura has been involved in a variety of research projects. This has included pedagogical research with a focus on student placement and practice educator experiences. Gait analysis and the impact of prosthetics interventions on gait. She has also undertaken research around the areas of activity monitoring and activity recognition.
Laura has an interest in advanced technologies both in terms of socket design and fabrication and component provision. These developing areas are integrated and reviewed within the curriculum.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
TQUK LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY,
Award Date: 17 Jun 2024
PGDip Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher Education , University Of Strathclyde
Award Date: 5 Aug 2019
Bachelor of Science, Prosthetics and Orthotics, University Of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Nov 2005
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Investigating microbial contamination present in prosthetic liners during normal use
Murray, L. (Principal Investigator), Egan, G. (Co-investigator) & Maclean, M. (Co-investigator)
21/10/24 → 15/05/26
Project: Internally funded project
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Investigating Prosthetic Interface Liners using Slime Mould
Murray, L. (Co-investigator) & Witte, K. (Principal Investigator)
1/07/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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An indicative survey of computer aided design (CAD) use in transtibial shape capture
Lewis , G. & Murray, L., 18 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Challenging experiences of prosthetics and orthotics practice education: the value of debriefing sessions
McMonagle, C. & Murray, L., 18 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Data for: "Construction of a Clinical Activity Monitoring Framework Based on Free-Living Investigations of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation"
Jamieson, A. (Creator), Buis, A. (Supervisor) & Murray, L. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 19 Oct 2021
DOI: 10.15129/ae451315-5258-4a07-8eb4-204e4d2e357f
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Challenging Experiences of Prosthetics and Orthotics Practice Education: the value of Debriefing Sessions
McMonagle, C. (Speaker) & Murray, L. (Contributor)
25 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation
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ISPO 20th World Congress
Murray, L. (Speaker)
18 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course