20th Anniversary Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
       
Exploring the Intersection of Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and the Law
Start Time Session Speaker/Activity Presentation Title
9:00 AM Welcome Open/Welcome  
       
Session I: Two Decades of Advocacy: Milestones, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Moderator: Ellen Costa  
9:10 AM Session I Marilyn Amento, Mesothelioma Widow A Widow’s Voice: A Personal Story of Mesothelioma and Advocacy
9:20 AM Session I Linda Reinstein Promoting Progress: Education, Advocacy, and Building Community in Asbestos Prevention
9:30 AM Session I Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH Shaping Policy: The Government’s Role in Asbestos Regulation and Public Health
9:40 AM Session I Arthur Frank, MD, PhD Prevention First: The Medical Perspective on Asbestos Exposure and Health Protection
9:50 AM Q & A Break and Q & A  
       
Session II: Asbestos Prevention and Health Impacts: Understanding Asbestos, Identifying Health Risks, and Advancing Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Moderator: Steven Markowitz MD, DrPH  
10:00 AM Session II Rachel Duran Living with the Legacy: A Personal Story of Asbestos Exposure and Its Impact
10:10 AM Session II Christine Oliver MD, PhD, MPH, MS Asbestos 101: Understanding Types, Uses, and Associated Health Risks
10:25 AM Session II Henry Anderson, MD The Health Toll: How Asbestos Exposure Leads to Diseases Like Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, and Asbestosis
10:40 AM Session II Tracy McNew Understanding Asbestos Exposure: Essential Medical History Questions for You and Your Doctor
10:50 AM Session II Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc Preventing Exposure: Addressing Asbestos in Legacy Materials, Consumer Products, and Cosmetics
11:05 AM Session II Andrea Wolf MD, MPH Navigating Health Challenges: Strategies for Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Asbestos-Related Diseases
11:20 AM Break and Q & A Break and Q & A  
       
Session III: The Asbestos Policy Journey and Strategic Advocacy: Overcoming Challenges, Digital Storytelling, and ADAO’s Dual-Track Strategy
Moderator: Kim Cecchini  
11:30 AM Session III Martin Ditkof A Personal Journey: The History and Impact of Asbestos
11:40 AM Session III James Williams, Jr. Strategic Advocacy: Asbestos Prevention and Policy Change
11:55 AM Session III Kevin Hutton Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Implementation, Compliance, and Enforcement in Asbestos Control
12:10 PM Session III Chris Carberg, Earl Dotter, and Linda Reinstein Voices of Pain – Faces of Change: Transforming Public Perception and Policy through Digital Storytelling
12:25 PM Break and Q & A Break and Q & A  
       
12:35 PM Keynote Patrick Morrison, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
1:05 PM Q & A Break and Q & A  
       
1:15 PM Lunch Lunch  
       
Session IV: Navigating Asbestos Law: ADAO Legal Overview, Administrative and Civil Justice, Legislative Hearings, Docket Filings, and the Impact of High Court Decisions
Moderator: Linda Reinstein  
2:15 PM Session IV Harminder Bains A Personal Story: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Asbestos Advocacy
2:30 PM Session IV Erik Olson Two Decades of Progress: Legislation, Policy, and the Law in Asbestos Control
2:45 PM Session IV Robert Sussman Administrative Law in Action: ADAO vs. EPA – Analyzing Recent Developments in the EPA Part 1 and Part 2 Rules
3:00 PM Session IV Barry Castleman, ScD 21st Century Journey: Integrating Medical and Legal Perspectives on Asbestos
3:15 PM Session IV Perry Browder, Anne Kearse, and Sara Salger Civil Justice for Asbestos Victims: Understanding Legal Rights and the Process of Pursuing Legal Action
3:45 PM Session IV Barry Robson The Path Forward: Reflecting on Two Decades of Global Asbestos Advocacy
3:50 PM Q & A Break and Q & A  
4:00 PM Closing