Nutrition and metabolism (integrative physiology) · Research Leader
Kevin Hall: NIH to uOttawa
Kevin Hall is scheduled to join the University of Ottawa from the National Institutes of Health in July 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.”
About Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall studies nutrition, metabolism and the physiological regulation of energy balance.
Sources6
- The Globe and MailAug 2026Tier B · ReportingOttawa taps 64 leading scientists and scholars to bolster Canadian researchAug 2026
The Globe and Mail · Tier B · Reporting
- University AffairsTier B · ReportingOttawa announces 64 new research chairs in international talent attraction strategy
University Affairs · Tier B · Reporting
- Kevin Hall (LinkedIn)Apr 2025Tier A · Primary sourceAfter 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
- AxiosApr 2025Tier B · ReportingNIH's retiring top nutritionist accuses RFK-run agency of 'censorship'Apr 2025
Axios · Tier B · Reporting
- The New York TimesApr 2025Tier B · ReportingLeading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing CensorshipApr 2025
The New York Times · Tier B · Reporting
- Government of CanadaAug 2026Tier A · Primary sourceGovernment 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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