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