Dr. Colin Kay, Ph.D. joined the ACNC in 2023 as Professor of Developmental Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics and served as Director of Precision Health Research, Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) and Scientific Director of the Metabolomics and Analytical Chemistry Research Core. Prior to joining the ACNC, Kay served as Distinguished Professor in the Plants for Human Health Institute at NC State.
Kay begins his tenure as ACNC Director on June 1. A cooperative effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Arkansas Children’s, ACRI and UAMS, the ACNC is an academic research center conducting critical research in nutrition science to address health challenges facing children. Kay will bring exceptional vision, expertise, and leadership to the role of Center Director, fostering innovation and driving impactful research outcomes.