Dr. Paul Siciliano is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina State University where he teaches courses in equine management and conducts research in equine nutrition. Siciliano received a B.S. from e Ohio State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He was a faculty member in the Department of Animal Science at Colorado State University from 1996 to 2006. He is recognized as one of the leading equine nutritionists in the US and has 53 peer-reviewed publications; obtained over $750,000 in grants; given 147 invited presentations and trained 27 graduate students. Dr. Siciliano has been elected to numerous leadership roles by Equine Science Society membership including Past President, President, Vice President, Program Chair for the national meeting, Secretary/Treasurer, and as a member of the Board of Directors (2000-2005). He also served as a member of the National Research Council Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Horses (2004-2007).