Endocrinology of Zoological Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice. The Clinics: Veterinary Medicine Volume 28-1

Authors

Jo�o Brand�o National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Reference Unit for Parasitic and Fungal Infection - Department of Infectious Diseases, Lisbon, Portugal. Jo�o Brand�o graduated in Chemistry/Biotechnology, specialized in clinical mycology and environmental research work. Has been conducting research in these two areas of expertise, which also lectured at Lus�fona University during 4 years (Genetics and Microbiology). Currently - staff of the National Institute of Health, Internal auditor for ISO 17025, and national delegate of the Portuguese Association of Medical Mycology to the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. Particular interest in sand microbiological quality as a biological reservoir of pathogens for recreational users. Has been busy with this subject for 11 years. Leading a monitoring sand programme promoted by the local Blue Flag organization until 2010. Leading R&D project on alternative methods to those currently used. Also very interested in nosocomial and endemic fungal infections as well as prevention and early molecular detection. Sarah Ozawa Board Certified Specialist in Zoological MedicineTM, Assistant Professor of Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC, USA.