Hirasilva Borba obtained a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science (1985) and a doctorate in Food Technology (1997) from the Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University. He currently is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology of the Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University. His work in the field has resulted in 180 publications, 49 presentations, 13 courses, and 23 awards. His research interests include meat quality, rabbit meat, poultry meat, and meat processing.