This presentation guides healthcare professionals and attendees through the fundamentals of identifying a qualified mold inspector, understanding different mold testing methodologies, and interpreting results through the lens of environmental science. Explore how to distinguish between testing methods used in the field, their respective strengths and limitations, and how to apply the scientific method to residential mold investigations. You will also learn how to correlate clinical findings (such as the presence of specific molds or mycotoxins) with environmental sources by understanding fungal ecology - for example, knowing that Stachybotrys thrives in high-moisture, cellulose-rich environments, but not HVAC systems. Common indoor molds will are discussed to help bridge the gap between clinical diagnostics and environmental assessment.

Speakers:

 

Andrew W. Campbell, MD

Andrew W. Campbell, MD, is a clinician, director, advisor and medical consultant, and also Editor-in-Chief of several peer reviewed medical journals. He lectures regularly at national and international medical conferences, including at Oxford University in England and Harvard University Medical School. Dr. Campbell has published over 90 studies in peer-reviewed medical journals and chapters in medical textbooks. Dr. Campbell has received awards from many organizations, both national and international. He is the Medical Advisor of Mymycolab. Dr. Campbell has demonstrated success in treating the most complex patients with molds and mycotoxins from environmental and toxic exposures. He is fluent in French, Spanish, Arabic, Hungarian, and English.

 

Brantley May, MRSA, EP, IDL, BA, OCT, WRT, CIEC

Brantley May is a Building Scientist and Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant with a specialty in Mycology and certified by the McCrone Research Institute and the Oshner Medical Center for the examination and identification of fungal spores and pollen via microscopy. Brantley is certified by the Building performance Institute as a Building Analyst, Building Envelope Professional, and Infiltration and Duct Leakage Expert. Brantley also holds several certifications related to the identification of Mycotoxins, Water Damage, Odor Control, Structural Drying, Infectious Disease Control, and Energy efficiency issues and is a student of Mechanical Engineering. He is also a state-licensed mold assessor who carries the credentials for teaching and proctoring exams for other professionals to receive their state accreditations and certifications in environmental-related services.

 

NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Accreditation Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 0.5 Ethics  and 1.5 General (Total 2 CEUs).