Awards

Dr. Keith Garleb has acquired three degrees at the University of Illinois including a Bachelors in Agricultural Sciences, a Masters in Animal Sciences and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He then went on to work for Abbot Laboratories where he has spent the last twenty years of his career. He currently holds the position as the Director of Pediatric Research and Development where he manages the Nutritional Sciences group, Pediatric Product Research and Development group, the Pediatric Project Management group and supervises 35 scientists.

With his time at Abbot Laboratories, Keith has made a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of people who rely on Abbott products for their very existence. His research in carbohydrates and fiber nutrition has markedly advances the field of medical foods. Infants and adults today have a much better selection of nutritional offerings related to their specific medical conditions than was the case when Keith started his career 20 years ago. Since working at Abbott, Dr. Garleb has been credited with 16 patents related to new medical foods that will improve disease conditions and contribute to a better quality of human life.

Keith has also made significant contributions to the college of ACES by his partnership with many ACES scientists for research that has advanced human heath. Dr. Garleb has also helped initiate a collaborative program between the University of Illinois and Abbott Labs with the potential of establishing a presence in the Research Park. Because of his hard work and dedication Keith has received many honors and recognition for his efforts.

While at the University Dr. Garleb was awarded with the Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship and Bronze tablet. With his post graduate work, Dr. Garleb has also received the Ross Laboratories Award of Excellence and the Medical Nutrition Research and Development award. These awards were given in recognition of his research in improving the nutritional quality of enteral and tube-fed formulas for healthy adults.