Dr. Kebbe received her Doctorate in Medical Sciences from the University of Alberta’s Department of Pediatrics. She completed postdoctoral training in the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford first, followed by the Reproductive Endocrinology and Women's Health Laboratory at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana. Dr. Kebbe joined the Faculty of Kinesiology at the UNB in January 2023, where she is an Assistant Professor and directs the Perinatal-Pediatric Health & Development Studies (PEADS) Laboratory.

Dr. Kebbe’s research program investigates the connections between early life nutrition, physical activity, metabolism, and the gut microbiome, aiming to enhance metabolic health and prevent obesity in early life. Dr. Kebbe has led over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 1 book chapter on human milk feeding, over 130 presentations, and over 40 media communications or knowledge translation activities.

Dr. Kebbe has also received numerous awards and recognitions for her research and scientific contributions, including the UNB Merit Award, Faculty of Kinesiology Teaching Excellence Award, Banting Discovery Award, the Canada Foundation for Innovation-JELF Award, and the ImPaCT Training Award. Most recently, she was recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business for 2025. When she is not professing, Dr. Kebbe enjoys travelling and outdoor activities.