Delisa graduated in Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland with honours in 1987 after which she worked in mixed and small animal veterinary practice for 7 years before commencing work in the nutrition industry. She then returned to the University of Queensland in 1999 to undertake research into nutritional aspects of obesity and diabetes in cats and was awarded a PhD in nutrition in 2004. In her spare time Delisa loves to paint watercolours, (mostly of birds and wildlife), is a keen photographer and is mum to 3 children, 2 ducks, 5 chickens, 2 dogs, a cat and a cockatiel! Delisa is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and is currently employed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian with more than 28 years’ experience in the field of small animal nutrition.