Nutrition and metabolism (integrative physiology) · Research Leader

Kevin Hall: NIH to uOttawa

Transfer Board
Full move
6 sources
Fig. 1 Kevin Hall, United States to Canada, effective Jul 2027.
Stated policy reasons
“Unfortunately, recent events have made me question whether NIH continues to be a place where I can freely conduct unbiased science. Specifically, I experienced censorship in the reporting of our research because of agency concerns that it did not appear to fully support preconceived narratives of my agency's leadership about ultra-processed food addiction.”
Sources6
  1. Ottawa taps 64 leading scientists and scholars to bolster Canadian researchAug 2026

    The Globe and Mail · Tier B · Reporting

  2. Ottawa announces 64 new research chairs in international talent attraction strategy

    University Affairs · Tier B · Reporting

  3. After 21 years at my dream job, I'm very sad to announce my early retirement from the National Institutes of HealthApr 2025

    Kevin Hall (LinkedIn) · Tier A · Primary source

  4. NIH's retiring top nutritionist accuses RFK-run agency of 'censorship'Apr 2025

    Axios · Tier B · Reporting

  5. Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing CensorshipApr 2025

    The New York Times · Tier B · Reporting

  6. Government of Canada announces results for Intake 1 of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of CanadaAug 2026

    Government of Canada · Tier A · Primary source

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