Joshua L. Kennedy

Joshua L. Kennedy, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). He is also affiliated with the Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Kennedy practices at multiple clinical sites, including the UAMS Outpatient Center, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and Arkansas Children’s Northwest.

His education includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2006)
• Fellowship: Allergy and Immunology, University of Virginia Medical Center
• Residency: Internal Medicine (UAMS) and Pediatrics (Arkansas Children's Hospital)

Dr. Kennedy's research and clinical work focus on allergic and immunologic conditions such as asthma, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and primary immunodeficiency. He has a particular interest in how rhinovirus infections interact with allergic diseases through mucosal immune responses. His recent work has explored underrecognized SARS-CoV-2 infections in pediatric populations during the early pandemic.

The available publication reflects a strong emphasis on pediatric infectious disease, immunology, and public health, particularly in community-based epidemiological studies. His work bridges clinical care and translational research, contributing to a better understanding of viral and allergic disease interactions in children.

Dr. Kennedy is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Allergy-Immunology and is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

He actively sees both adult and pediatric patients and accepts new patients by referral. There is no indication of formal advising roles or grant leadership in the provided text, but his role as a researcher at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute suggests involvement in funded research. He collaborates with colleagues in microbiology and immunology, indicating integration within a broader research team focused on pediatric immunity and infection.

Dr. Kennedy is part of the clinical and research team at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and works closely with specialists in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases. His work contributes to both patient care and academic advancement in pediatric allergy and immunology.