11th ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Where Knowledge and Action Unite
Washington, DC
April 17 – 19, 2015
FRIDAY, April 17, 2015
Private Family Washington, D.C. Trolley Tour & Lunch (Invitation Only)
Private Speaker, Honoree, and Sponsor Dinner (Invitation Only)
SATURDAY, April 18, 2015: ADAO Conference
Opening Remarks
Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair: Opening Remarks
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Linda Reinstein, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization President and CEO: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair
Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH: Professorial Lecturer Dept of Environmental & Occupational Health Milken Institute School of Public Health George Washington University
Session I – Progress and Challenges from the Frontline (Moderator: Linda Reinstein)
Sandra Neuenschwander, Mesothelioma Warrior: “Asbestos Ruined My Son’s Life”
Dr. Richard Lemen: “Taming the Unethical Tiger”
Dr. Arthur Frank: “Asian Asbestos Absurdities: Continuing Use”
Linda Reinstein: “The Human Cost of Inaction”
Earl Dotter: “Badges: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers.”
Session II – Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases (Moderator: Dr. Raja Flores)
Ellen Patton, Mesothelioma Warrior: “Mesothelioma Stole My Second Chance”
Professor Dean Fennell: “Oncology: Advancements and Challenges in Treating Mesothelioma”
Dra. Guadalupe Aguilar Madrid: “Advancements and Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma in Mexico”
Arturo Aguilar: Trailer for “Zero Asbestos”
Dr. Robert Cameron: “Surgical: Advancements and Challenges in Treating Mesothelioma”
Dr. Aubrey Miller, Dr. Brad Black, and Dr. Raja Flores: “Libby Asbestos Health Assessment” (Moderator: Dr. Celeste Monforton)
Dr. Jorma Rantanen, Keynote Speaker: “Update on the 2014 Helsinki Criteria and Next Steps”
Q & A
Lunch
Session III – Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do? (Moderator: Dr. Brad Black)
Domani Tripam, Mesothelioma Warrior: “Prevention: Finding Hope with Mesothelioma”
Mark Catlin: “Labor: Workers’ Safety Educational Outreach”
Geoff Fary: “Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency: Progress in Safety and Management”
Patrick J. Morrison: “On the Frontline of Prevention.”
Q & A
Session IV – Advocacy: Global Ban Asbestos Action (Moderator: Dr. Celeste Monforton)
Cameron Von St James, Mesothelioma Warrior: “Caregivers Unite”
Fernanda Giannasi: “Brazil: Safety, Management, and Policy”
Dr. Philippe Gomes Jardim, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office: “Brazil: Safety, Management, and Policy”
Dra. Márcia Kamei Lopez Aliaga, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office: Presentation
Dr. Barry Castleman: “Crimes Against Humanity”
Barry Robson: “Australian’s Asbestos Elimination Campaigns”
Dr. Yvonne Waterman: “The Rotterdam Convention”
Syed Mezab Ahmed: “Pakistan: Safety, Management, and Policy”
Heather White: “Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976: The Fate of Asbestos”
SATURDAY, April 18, 2015: Awards and Recognition Dinner
Performance by Jordan Zevon, ADAO Spokesperson and Musician
Honoree, Ellen Patton, Mesothelioma Patient: 2015 Alan Reinstein Award
Presenter: Linda and Emily Reinstein
Honoree, Dr. Jorma Rantanen: 2015 Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair
Honoree, Dr. Dean Fennell on behalf of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig): 2015 Tribute of Hope Award
Presenter: Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH, Professorial Lecturer Dept of Environmental & Occupational Health Milken Institute School of Public Health George Washington University
Honoree, Dr. Luis Antonio Camargo De Melo, General Labour Prosecutor on behalf of the Brazilian Labour Public Ministry with Dr. Philippe Gomes Jardim, Dr. Márcia Cristina Kamei Lopes Aliaga, Rodrigo Farhat Camargo, and Fernanda Giannasi, Associação Brasileira dos Expostos ao Amianto (ABREA): 2015 Tribute of Inspiration Award
Presenter: Barry Castleman, ScD and ADAO Science Advisory Board
Honoree, Amy Liebman on behalf of the American Public Health Association: 2015 Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Doug Larkin, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Co-Founder and Board Member
Honoree, Sue Vento, Widow of the late Congressman Bruce Vento: Warren Zevon “Keep Me In Your Heart” Award
Presenter: Jordan Zevon, ADAO Spokesperson and Musician
Honoree, Troi Atkinson: Warren Zevon “Keep Me In Your Heart” Award
Presenter: Jordan Zevon, ADAO Spokesperson and Musician
Special Recognition: Diamond Donor: Lisa Crandall
Emerald Donors: The Von St. James Family, The Gundlach Family, Jill Cagle
Sapphire Donors: Bud Vaughn and The Amento Family
Garnet Donor: Paul and Yvonne Hall
Platinum Sponsor, Nathan D. Finch on behalf of Motley Rice LLC: Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor, Todd Adamitis on behalf of the Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC: Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor, Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett: Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor, Annette Charlevois on behalf of the Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen: Silver Sponsor
SUNDAY, April 19, 2015: Unity and Remembrance Brunch
Opening Remarks: Dr. Richard Lemen
Keynote Speaker, Sue Vento, Widow of the late Congressman Bruce Vento: “Because We Must: A Call to Collective Action”
Lou Williams, Mesothelioma Patient and Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) Member: Presentation
Jill Cagle, Mesothelioma Warrior and Singer: “Angel by Your Side” by Francessca Batistelli
Troi Atkinson, Mesothelioma Warrior and Performer: “I’m Not Ready Yet”
Ellen Tunkelrott, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Board Member: Candle Lighting
