Title: Assistant Professor of Meat Science
Major Field of Interest: Meat Science and Food Safety
Email: fgiotto@nmsu.edu
Office Phone: 575-646-2492
Office Location: Knox Hall 220

• Curriculum Vitae - Francine Mezzomo Giotto
• Meat Science Program

Education:

• D.V.M. Centro-Oeste State University, Brazil, 2012
  M.S. Maringa State University, Brazil, 2015
  Ph.D. Londrina State University, Brazil, 2019
  Ph.D. University of Nevada, Reno, USA, 2022

Courses Taught:

• ANSC 2310 - Introduction to Meat Science
• ANSC 360 – Meat and Muscle Biology
• FSTE 4140/5140 – Food Analysis
• FSTE 4250/5250 – Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
• FSTE 490 – Processed Meats

Research Interest:

• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Meat Science
• Antimicrobial resistance in Agri-Food chain
• Meat Safety with a focus on E. coli and Salmonella-contaminated beef
• Conversion and valorization of meat processing waste into value-added products

Service:

• State of New Mexico HACCP Coordinator – United States Department of Agriculture
• Meat Science and Muscle Biology Committee – American Society of Animal Science
• Secretary – New Mexico Extension Specialists Association