| 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Private Family Washington, D.C. Trolley Tour & Lunch (Invitation Only) |
| 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Private Speaker, Honoree, and Sponsor Dinner (Invitation Only) |
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| SATURDAY, April 18, 2015 : ADAO Conference |
| Opening Remarks |
Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:35 AM |
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Linda Reinstein, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization President and CEO |
| 8:35 – 8:40 AM |
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair |
| 8:40 – 8:45 AM |
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) |
| 9:00 – 9:10 AM |
Sandra Neuenschwander, Mesothelioma Warrior, “Asbestos Ruined My Son’s Life” |
| 9:10 – 9:20 AM |
Dr. Richard Lemen, “Taming the Unethical Tiger” |
| 9:20 – 9:30 AM |
Dr. Arthur Frank, “Asian Asbestos Absurdities: Continuing Use” |
| 9:30 – 9:40 AM |
Linda Reinstein, “The Human Cost of Inaction” |
| 9:40 – 9:50 AM |
Earl Dotter, “Badges: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers.” |
| 9:50 – 10:00 AM |
Q & A |
| Session II – Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases (Moderator: Dr. Raja Flores) |
| 10:00 – 10:10 AM |
Ellen Patton, Mesothelioma Warrior, “Mesothelioma Stole My Second Chance” |
| 10:10 – 10:25 AM |
Professor Dean Fennell, “Oncology: Advancements and Challenges in Treating Mesothelioma“ |
| 10:25 – 10:35 AM |
Dra. Guadalupe Aguilar Madrid, “Advancements and Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma in Mexico“ |
| 10:35 – 10:40 AM |
Arturo Aguilar, Trailer for “Zero Asbestos” |
| 10:40 – 10:55 AM |
Dr. Robert Cameron, “Surgical: Advancements and Challenges in Treating Mesothelioma“ |
| 10:55 – 11:15 AM |
Libby Panel, “Libby Asbestos Health Assessment”: Dr. Aubrey Miller, Dr. Brad Black and Dr. Raja Flores. Moderator: Dr. Celeste Monforton |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM |
Q & A |
| 11:30 – 11:50 PM |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jorma Rantanen, “Update on the 2014 Helsinki Criteria and Next Steps” |
| 11:50 – 12:00 PM |
Q & A |
| 12:00 – 1:15 PM |
Lunch |
| Session III – Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do? (Moderator: Dr. Brad Black) |
| 1:15 – 1:25 PM |
Domani Tripam, Mesothelioma Warrior, “Prevention: Finding Hope with Mesothelioma” |
| 1:25 – 1:40 PM |
Mark Catlin, “Labor: Workers’ Safety Educational Outreach” |
| 1:40 – 1:55 PM |
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| 1:55 – 2:10 PM |
Geoff Fary, “Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency: Progress in Safety and Management” |
| 2:10 – 2:25 PM |
Patrick J. Morrison, “On the Frontline of Prevention.” |
| 2:25 – 2:35 PM |
Q & A |
| Session IV – Advocacy: Global Ban Asbestos Action (Moderator: Dr. Celeste Monforton) |
| 2:35 – 2:45 PM |
Cameron Von St James, Mesothelioma Warrior, “Caregivers Unite” |
| 2:45 – 3:00 PM |
Fernanda Giannasi, “Brazil: Safety, Management, and Policy” and Dr. Philippe Gomes Jardim, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office |
| 3:00 – 3:10 PM |
Dra. Márcia Kamei Lopez Aliaga, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office |
| 3:10 – 3:15 PM |
Dr. Barry Castleman, “Crimes Against Humanity” |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM |
Barry Robson, ” Australian’s Asbestos Elimination Campaigns” |
| 3:30 – 3:45 PM |
Dr. Yvonne Waterman, “The Rotterdam Convention” |
| 3:45 – 4:00 PM |
Syed Mezab Ahmed, “Pakistan: Safety, Management, and Policy” |
| 4:00 – 4:15 PM |
Heather White, “Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976: The Fate of Asbestos” |
| 4:15 – 5:00 PM |
Q & A |
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| SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015: Awards and Recognition Dinner : 6:30 – 9:00 PM |
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Performance by Jordan Zevon, ADAO Spokesperson and Musician |
| Honoree |
Ellen Patton, Mesothelioma Patient and 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 accepting 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 accepting the 2015 Tribute of Inspiration Award on behalf of the Brazilian Labour Public Ministry with Dr. Philippe Gomes Jardim, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office, Dr. Márcia Cristina Kamei Lopes Aliaga, The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office, Rodrigo Farhat Camargo, press assessor of The Brazilian Labour Prosecutor’s Office, and Fernanda Giannasi, Associação Brasileira dos Expostos ao Amianto (ABREA) |
| Presenter |
Barry Castleman, ScD and ADAO Science Advisory Board |
