Katie Higgins

Katie Higgins is a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University with 14+ years of clinical experience in community health settings. She teaches health policy, leadership, and life-course illness management across nursing programs. Professional expertise includes advanced clinical practice in primary care, chronic disease management, and reducing health inequalities through community capacity building.

Research interests focus on vulnerable populations, health education access, and economic barriers to wellness. Led initiatives include virtual monitoring wards during COVID-19 and nutrition security projects addressing food poverty.