João Brandão 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 Lusófona 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.

• 1. Endocrine Diagnostics: Principles and Applications2. Diagnostic Imaging for Assessment of the Endocrine System in Exotic Animals3. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles4. Thyroid Disease in Rabbits and Rodents5. Adrenal Disease in Small Mammals6. Medical Management of Reproduction in Birds7. Reproductive Management of Reptiles8. Updates on Cystic Ovarian Disease in Guinea Pigs9. Glucose Homeostasis and Derangement in Birds10. Unique Calcium Metabolism in Zoological Companion Animal Species11. Thyroid Disease of Fishes

João Brandão 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 Lusófona 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.

• 1. Endocrine Diagnostics: Principles and Applications2. Diagnostic Imaging for Assessment of the Endocrine System in Exotic Animals3. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles4. Thyroid Disease in Rabbits and Rodents5. Adrenal Disease in Small Mammals6. Medical Management of Reproduction in Birds7. Reproductive Management of Reptiles8. Updates on Cystic Ovarian Disease in Guinea Pigs9. Glucose Homeostasis and Derangement in Birds10. Unique Calcium Metabolism in Zoological Companion Animal Species11. Thyroid Disease of Fishes

João Brandão 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 Lusófona 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.

• 1. Endocrine Diagnostics: Principles and Applications2. Diagnostic Imaging for Assessment of the Endocrine System in Exotic Animals3. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles4. Thyroid Disease in Rabbits and Rodents5. Adrenal Disease in Small Mammals6. Medical Management of Reproduction in Birds7. Reproductive Management of Reptiles8. Updates on Cystic Ovarian Disease in Guinea Pigs9. Glucose Homeostasis and Derangement in Birds10. Unique Calcium Metabolism in Zoological Companion Animal Species11. Thyroid Disease of Fishes