18th ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia
Washington, DC
September 9, 2023
Opening
Linda Reinstein, Rebecca Reindel, MS, MPH, AFL-CIO: Tribute to Mavis Nye
Session I: Dr. Selikoff’s Legacy: Tracing the Trajectory of Asbestos from Past to Future
Moderator: Kim Cecchini
Dr. Selikoff’s Legacy: Tracing the Trajectory of Asbestos from Past to Future
Earl Dotter: BADGES Poster: “Honoring Dr. Irving Selikoff” (2015)
Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH: The Epidemiology of Asbestos: Dr. Irving Selikoff’s Pioneer Work, Findings, and the Path Forward with Current Science
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Irving Selikoff in Science and Prevention
Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MS: From Past to Present: The Ripple Effect of Selikoff’s Discoveries
Session II: Merging Personal Narratives with Passion, Purpose, and Science: Advancing Prevention and Policy in Advocacy
Moderator: Arthur Frank, MD, PhD
Merging Personal Narratives with Passion, Purpose, and Science: Advancing Prevention and Policy in Advocacy
Earl Dotter: BADGES Poster: “Remembering Alan Reinstein” (2016)
Linda Reinstein: From Personal Tragedy to Collective Action: Alan’s Story & ADAO’s Two-Decade Advocacy
Greg Russell: Remembering the Fallen: Fire Fighters, Asbestos, and Advocacy
James Williams: A Century of Action: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Advocacy and the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Q & A
BREAK
Session III: Charting the Path Forward: Advocacy, Legal Milestones, and the Evolving Landscape of Asbestos Policy
Moderator: Ellen Costa
Charting the Path Forward: Advocacy, Legal Milestones, and the Evolving Landscape of Asbestos Policy
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Honoring Senator Barbara Boxer” (2017)
Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH: Regulations and Public Policy: Essential for Public Health
Robert Sussman: ADAO’s Legal and Legislative Journey: Use the Law to Implement Change
Q & A
Session IV: From Medical Insights to Treatment: Pioneering Advocacy and the Next Frontier in Asbestos Eradication
Moderator: Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH
From Medical Insights to Treatment: Pioneering Advocacy and the Next Frontier in Asbestos Eradication
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Asbestos Fighters” (2018)
Andrea Wolf, MD, MPH: Patient Care in the Asbestos Aftermath
Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc: Frontline to Medicine: Clinical Updates on Asbestos-Related Diseases Among World Trade Center Heroes
Raja Flores, MD: Selikoff 2.0: Physician Advocacy in Modern Times
Q & A
Keynote
The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture: Introduction by Kathy Best, Speaker: Kathleen McGrory: Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture
Q & A
LUNCH
Session V: Navigating the Complex Intersection of Asbestos Prevention and Policy
Moderator: Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MS
Navigating the Complex Intersection of Asbestos Prevention and Policy
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Progress and Challenges from the Frontlines” (2019)
Brent Kynoch: The Confluence of Prevention, Policy, and Progressive Rulemaking
Tom Laubenthal: Legacy Asbestos: Understanding, Mitigating, and Navigating a Latent Hazard
Q & A
Session VI: From Personal Stories to Legal Battles: The Evolution of Asbestos Advocacy in a Global Landscape
Moderator: Kim Cecchini
From Personal Stories to Legal Battles: The Evolution of Asbestos Advocacy in a Global Landscape
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Art, Advocacy, and Academia” (2020/2021)
Marilyn Amento
Harminder Bains: Unmasking the Shadows: Industry’s Stealth Tactics Against Advocates
Tony Rich: Asbestos Lurking in the Past and Present: A Photographic Timeline of Contaminated Products
Q & A
BREAK
Session VII: Corporate Maneuvers and Accountability: The Chlor-alkali Industry’s Role in the Global Asbestos Landscape
Moderator: Brent Kynoch
Corporate Maneuvers and Accountability: The Chlor-alkali Industry’s Role in the Global Asbestos Landscape
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Art, Advocacy, and Action” (2022)
Barry Castleman, ScD: Corporate Subterfuge and the Ongoing Battle Against Asbestos
Fernanda Giannasin and Dr. Sefora Graciana Cerqueira Char: Brazil’s Complex Relationship with Asbestos: Past, Present, and Future: Fighting for Justice
Q & A
Session VIII Global Asbestos Narratives: Bridging Science and Medicine in Prevention and Advocacy
Moderator: Linda Reinstein
Global Asbestos Narratives: Bridging Science and Medicine in Prevention and Advocacy
Earl Dotter: BADGES: “Our Past. Our Present. Our Future. Where Knowledge and Action Unite” (2023)
Brad Black, MD: The Legacy of WR Grace Asbestos Mine in Libby and Impact on Montana and the Nation
Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH: The Urgent Need to Screen for Early Lung Cancer
Barry Robson: Australia’s Perspective on Asbestos Mitigation and Elimination
Carmen Lima: Portugal’s Perspective on Asbestos Mitigation and Elimination
Q & A
Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Henry Anderson: The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award, Presented by Dr. Arthur Frank
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: The Tribute of Hope Award, Presented by Dr. Christine Oliver
International Association of Fire Fighters: The Tribute of Unity Award, Presented by Dr. Richard Lemen
AFL-CIO: The Tribute of Inspiration Award, Presented by Dr. Steven Markowitz
Chris Carberg: The Alan Reinstein Award, Presented by Linda and Emily Reinstein
Martin Ditkof: The Alan Reinstein Award, Presented by Linda and Emily Reinstein
Simmons Hanly Conroy: Platinum Sponsor, Presented by Ellen Costa
The Gori Law Firm: Gold Sponsor, Presented by Ellen Costa
Motley Rice LLC: Gold Sponsor, Presented by Kim Cecchini
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen: Silver Sponsor, Presented by Kim Cecchini
