Dr. Kelly has been a member of The Obesity Society since 2009. His primary interest is in the field of pediatric obesity medicine with research focusing on the clinical aspects of pediatric severe obesity. His research portfolio includes NIH-funded studies assessing the vascular status of children and adolescents with severe obesity, evaluating vascular outcomes following bariatric surgery in teens, and clinical trials investigating the combination of lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy in adolescents with severe obesity. As a member of the Pediatric Obesity Section council, Dr. Kelly seeks to increase the membership of the section, foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians, and elevate the reputation and visibility of the section at the national and international levels.