Dr. Dennis V. Umali is a veterinarian specializing in livestock and poultry practice. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) in 2007. Where he graduated magna cum laude and holds the distinction of obtaining one of the highest General Weighted Average (GWA) in the 109 years history of his Alma Mater.

Dennis was the topnotcher in the 2007 Veterinary Medicine Licensure Examination and was awarded as one of the 2007 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP). At age 29, he obtained his PhD in Veterinary Science from Yamaguchi University, Japan.

From 2014 to present, Dr. Umali is based in the Philippines and works as an independent veterinary consultant of various poultry farms and veterinary companies.

• He is also an Assistant Professor and UP Scientist at the College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB
• Director of International Operations of the Japan Poultry Industry Science and Technology Research Association (JPISTRA)
• Visiting Researcher at the Osaka Prefecture University
• In 2015, Dr. Umali was awarded with the Outstanding Young Scientists of the Philippines Award by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) and the Young Poultry Veterinarian of the Year.