Aline Andres

Aline Andres, Ph.D., RD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. She conducts impactful research at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, a USDA-Agricultural Research Service funded National Human Nutrition Research Center, where she leads key investigations into maternal and infant nutrition and child development.

Education:

• B.S. in Agriculture, Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture de Purpan, Toulouse, France
• M.S. in Nutrition, Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture de Purpan, Toulouse, France
• Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, US

Dr. Andres’ research focuses on the impact of prenatal and postnatal nutrition on offspring growth, body composition, metabolism, and long-term health. Her work emphasizes maternal health and body composition during early gestation, early infant feeding practices, and the bioactive components of human milk and infant formulas that support optimal development. She leverages multidisciplinary collaborations across Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and UAMS to advance her research.

Although no individual publications are listed, her research portfolio includes major longitudinal studies such as Beginnings, Glowing, and Expecting, which investigate early feeding, maternal body composition in early pregnancy, and exercise interventions during pregnancy, respectively. These projects reflect a strong focus on developmental nutrition, metabolic programming, and preventive health strategies.

Funding and Scientific Support:

• USDA-ARS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIDDK, NIEHS, NIDA, NICHD

Dr. Andres leads collaborative scientific teams that contribute significantly to shaping future infant feeding guidelines and child health policies. Her work is central to the Maternal and Early Nutrition for Optimal Growth and Development (MEND) Core and the Clinical Nutrition Research program.

She enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends, hiking, reading, yoga, meditation, and traveling in her personal time.