Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). His roles include academic leadership and advancing public health education. He holds a J.D. (with high honors) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, an MA in Health Services Administration from Webster University, and an AS RN and BSRT from UAMS-affiliated programs.

Dr. Ryan’s research focuses on public health law, state police power in healthcare, health equity, and policy responses to childhood obesity. His work bridges legal frameworks with practical public health interventions, particularly in underserved populations. He teaches courses such as Public Health Law and Ethics (HPMT 5203/6203) and chairs the Current Issues in Public Health Seminar (COPH 6500).

His recent publications (2006–2012) emphasize policy translation, legal aspects of health surveillance, and collaborative education initiatives. Notably, he contributed to Arkansas’s Act 1220 obesity policy evaluation and explored partnerships with HBCUs for public health degree programs. His work often intersects law, ethics, and public health outcomes.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to obesity policy and legal frameworks demonstrate impactful academic engagement. His advising and grants focus on student affairs and program development, though specific grants are not detailed here. He is affiliated with UAMS’s TRI Faculty Profile and contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing public health challenges.