Kelly S Swanson

Kelly S Swanson is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois, with additional roles as Director of Nutritional Sciences and Kraft Foods Human Nutrition Professor. He is affiliated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on diet-microbiome interactions, gastrointestinal health in animals, and nutritional physiology. Key interests include macronutrient digestibility, fecal characteristics, and the effects of dietary fibers and biotics on animal and human health.

Swanson has received notable awards including the ASAS Early Career Achievement Award (2012), Bio-Serv Award (2010), and NACTA Educator Award (2010). His work spans over 279 publications, emphasizing experimental studies on companion animals and human nutrition. Recent research includes studies on Bacillus subtilis effects on canine digestion, black soldier fly larvae impacts on feline health, and in vitro fiber fermentation analysis.

His research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches, integrating microbiology, animal science, and clinical nutrition. Collaborations focus on gut microbiome dynamics, dietary interventions, and translational applications in both veterinary and human health contexts.

• Awards: ASAS Early Career Achievement Award, Bio-Serv Award, Corbin Award, NACTA Educator Award
• Research Themes: Gut microbiota modulation, dietary fiber utilization, companion animal nutrition, metabolic health