Dr. Shannon E. (Pratt) Phillips grew up in Toronto, Canada. Her love of horses and science led her to study equine nutrition and exercise physiology for both her Master of Science (from the University of Kentucky) and her Doctor of Philosophy (from the University of Guelph). Dr. Phillips is currently a Professor of Equine Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. She joined the faculty at NCSU in 2006 where she teaches in the field of equine science and nutrition, both via traditional face-to-face classes and online. She is the director for the Distance Education Animal Science Programs, which includes the Master of Animal Science program. Her field of research focuses on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance and obesity in horses, as well as nutrient requirements of both equine and canine athletes. She received numerous accolades for her teaching and research efforts, including The Equine Science Society and American Society of Animal Science Equine Science Award in 2019, the North Carolina State University Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor award in 2017 and the Equine Science Society Outstanding Educator Award in 2017. She is the current Past-President on the Board of Directors for the Equine Science Society and is a Past-President of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. She is Board Certified in Equine Nutrition by the American College of Animal Sciences.
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