Kevin Ryan

High Impact

Associate Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

Student and Alumni Affairs, College of Public Health

23 h-index 123 pubs 2,345 cited

Research Areas

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Kevin Ryan's research investigates the intersection of critical theory, social sciences, and public health, with a particular focus on how societal narratives and biological concepts influence individual and collective well-being. His work has examined the genealogical development of concepts like 'the biology of adversity and resilience,' exploring their implications for understanding childhood development and societal structures.

Ryan's publications also address broader societal issues, including the escalation of conflict and the role of critical and normative fiction in shaping public discourse. He has led studies evaluating graduate student stress levels and resource awareness within academic settings, contributing to research on higher education environments. His scholarship is characterized by a critical engagement with established paradigms and a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, as evidenced by his diverse publication record and collaborations.

Metrics

h-index: 23
Publications: 123
Citations: 2,345

Selected Publications

An evaluation of graduate student stress levels, stressors experienced, and resource awareness at a university for medical sciences (2025) DOI

Grants & Funding

Arkansas SCI 2007 Coverage Institute Development Grant Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Co-Investigator
Arkansas Health Information Security and Privacy Collaboration RTI, International Principal Investigator
Arkansas State Coverage Initiative Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Principal Investigator
Arkansas Health Information Security and Privacy Collaboration RTI, International Principal Investigator
State Planning Grant Program - Multi-State Integrated Database (ADH Subaward) - Kevin Ryan now PI - formerly Joe Thompson Health Resources & Services Administration Principal Investigator
State Planning Grant Program - Multi-State Integrated Database (ADH Subaward) - Kevin Ryan now PI - formerly Joe Thompson Health Resources & Services Administration Principal Investigator
Strategic & Logistic Planning for the Arkansas BMI Database Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Co-Investigator
Arkansas Prevention Research Center for Cardiovascular Risk (HTN) Reduction NIH Co-Investigator