Conference Agenda
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 |
11:30 – 3:00 PM |
Private U.S. Capitol Luncheon & Tour for Family, Patients & Caregivers (By Invitation Only) |
11:45 – 1:30 PM |
U.S. Capitol Tour for Speakers, Honorees, Sponsors & Distinguished Guests (By Invitation Only) |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 |
8:00 – 8:30 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 – 8:40 AM |
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO and Co-Founder |
8:40 – 9:00 AM |
Dr. Richard Lemen, Dr. Arthur Frank, Brent Kynoch, and Christine Winter |
Session I |
Medical Advancements: Diagnosis and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases (Chairperson: Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH) |
9:00 – 9:10 AM |
Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO and Co-Founder, The Global Asbestos Struggle: Progress and Challenges |
9:10 – 9:20 AM |
Meagan Jensen, The Unacknowledged Hazard |
9:20 – 9:30 AM |
Dr. Richard Lemen, The Role of Government in Preventing Asbestos Exposure |
9:30 – 9:40 AM |
Dr. Arthur Frank, Asia: Diagnosing and Treating Asbestos-Related Disease |
9:40 – 9:55 AM |
Dr. Paul Demers, Latest Findings from the UN International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
9:55 – 10:10 AM |
Dr. Christine Oliver, Medical Monitoring, Screening, and Surveillance of Asbestos-Exposed Groups |
10:10 – 10:25 AM |
Dr. Brad Black, Update from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease (CARD) |
10:25 – 10:40 AM |
Dr. Laura Welch, Occupational Exposure: Reducing Workers’ Risk |
10:40 – 10:50 AM |
Q & A |
10:50 – 11:20 AM |
Dr. Aubrey Miller, Keynote Speaker, Asbestos in the Environment and Workplace: Public Health Issues and Concerns |
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM |
Lunch |
Session II |
Patients and Caregivers: Navigating the Medical Maze (Chairperson: Brad Black, MD) |
12:20 – 12:30 PM |
Kristin Samuelson, Asbestos: Toward the Global Ban of a Mineral That Kills |
12:30 – 12:45 PM |
Eleanor Ericson, RN, BSN, CCRN and Lisa Hyde-Barrett, RN, Patient Advocacy: From the Hospital to the Home |
12:45 – 1:00 PM |
Elizabeth Ness, NCI: Understanding Clinical Trials |
1:00 – 1:15 PM |
Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO and Co-Founder, Supportive Resources in the Mesothelioma Community Survey |
1:15 – 1:25 PM |
Q & A |
Session III |
Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do? (Chairperson: Linda Reinstein) |
1:25 – 1:35 PM |
John Thayer, The Real Story: Asbestos under the Steps of the Capitol |
1:35 – 1:50 PM |
Brent Kynoch, Preventing Do-It-Yourself Home Exposure |
1:50 – 2:05 PM |
Tony Rich, “Occupational Exposure: Asbestos – Still a Present Danger” |
2:05 – 2:20 PM |
Sean Fitzgerald, Hidden Catastrophe Behind Disasters: New Information to Reduce Environmental Asbestos Exposure |
2:20 – 2:35 PM |
Tom Laubenthal, OSHA Violations: Asbestos Regulation in America |
2:35 – 2:50 PM |
Dr. Charles Levenstein, Lessons Learned from AHERA: Asbestos Management in Schools |
2:50 – 3:05 PM |
Jim Millette, Consumer Exposure: Buyers Beware |
3:05 – 3:15 PM |
Panel Q & A |
Session IV |
Advocacy: Global Ban Asbestos Action (Chairperson: Arthur Frank, MD, PhD) |
3:15 – 3:25 PM |
Emily Reinstein, Asbestos Victims: From Our Homes to the Hill |
3:25 – 3:35 PM |
Jordan Zevon and Barbara McQueen, Celebrity Voices |
3:35 – 3:45 PM |
Jill Cagle and Heather Von St. James, North America: Turning Anger to Action |
3:45 – 4:00 PM |
Dr. Barry Castleman, Global Civil and Criminal Litigation: Trends and Judgments |
4:00 – 4:15 PM |
Fernanda Giannasi, Brazil: From the Mines to the Courtroom |
4:15 – 4:30 PM |
Christine Winter, United Kingdom Ban Asbestos Efforts: Where Professionals and Patients Unite |
4:30 – 4:45 PM |
Geoff Fary, Australian Asbestos Management Review |
4:45 – 4:55 PM |
Panel Q & A |
4:55 – 5:00 PM |
Conclusion |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013: ADAO Awards & Recognition Dinner, 6:30 – 9:00 PM |
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Welcome Reception |
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Performance by Jordan Zevon, ADAO National Spokesperson |
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2013 Awards Ceremony |
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U.S. Representative Lois Capps, Tribute of Hope Award Video Acceptance (Presenter: Dr. Richard Lemen) |
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Dr. Celeste Monforton, Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award (Presenter: Dr. David Michaels) |
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Karen Banton, Tribute of Inspiration Award (Presenter: Ann Samuelson) |
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The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Tribute of Unity Award (Presenter: Dr. Arthur Frank) |
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Rob Cagle, Alan Reinstein Award (Presenter: Linda Reinstein) |
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Mavis Nye, Alan Reinstein Award Video Acceptance (Presenter: Linda Reinstein) |
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2013 Recognition Ceremony |
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Jordan Zevon, ADAO National Spokesperson |
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Herman Hamilton, ADAO Executive Assistant |
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The Raye Family, Diamond Donor |
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Baron & Budd, P.C., 2013 Platinum Sponsor |
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Motley Rice LLC, 2013 Platinum Sponsor |
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Simmons Law Firm, LLC, 2013 Platinum Sponsor |
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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Strauss |
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The Nemeroff Law Firm, 2013 Silver Sponsors |
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013: Unity and Remembrance Brunch, 9:30 – 11:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Brunch Begins |
10:00 AM |
Program Begins |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks by Dr. Richard Lemen |
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Karen Banton, Keynote Speaker, We Are Not Victims, We Are Victors |
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Lou Williams, Mesothelioma Warriors Unite |
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Dr. Brad Black, Stephen M. Levin Foundation |
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Performance by Jill Cagle, Blessings (written by Laura Story) |
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Candle Lighting led by Ellen Costa |
11:30 AM |
Conclusion |