MICHIE, COLIN

Dr. Colin Michie is Deputy Lead at the School of Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston, United Kingdom. He has a multidisciplinary academic and clinical background, with expertise in paediatrics, haematology, and medical education. He serves as Chair of the Abstracts Committee of the Excellence in Pediatrics Conference, supporting scholarly communication and academic engagement within the institution and broader professional networks.

Dr. Michie’s work spans several areas of interest, including paediatric nutrition, health literacy, and the integration of public health and clinical medicine through the ‘One Health’ framework—an approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. His academic and teaching contributions promote the development of sustainable, evidence-based healthcare practices, with a focus on improving child health outcomes and preventive strategies.

He has a particular interest in health literacy and its impact on child development, public understanding of healthcare information, and effective communication between healthcare professionals and families. In addition, his work in paediatric haematology addresses both clinical care and the broader implications of hematologic conditions in childhood.

Dr. Michie is actively involved in curriculum design and undergraduate medical education at UCLan, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and global health perspectives. He has contributed to academic publications, educational policy development, and outreach initiatives that bridge clinical practice, research, and community health promotion.

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