Raja Flores, MD, is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon known for his technical skill and life-long work on lung and esophageal cancer, mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. Dr. Flores has performed live surgery across the globe. His research has produced over 300 publications and he has presented nearly 300 lectures worldwide. Dr. Flores is the Principal Investigator [...]
Driving Global Change: How #2024GAAW Extended Asbestos Education and Advocacy Through April
Posted on April 24, 2024 Despite a bustling month filled with significant EPA announcements and regulations, we're excited to reflect on the immense success of the 2024 Global Asbestos Awareness Week during April 1 - 7. This year, we marked a crucial milestone in our ongoing mission to eradicate asbestos-caused diseases, coinciding with the 20th [...]
Unveiling the New ADAO Legacy Asbestos Safety Graphic: 5 Essential Tips to Prevent Exposure
Posted on April 24, 2024 As April’s Asbestos Awareness Month concludes, we reflect on an eventful start to 2024, brimming with new initiatives in the battle against asbestos. This year marks a critical turning point in our fight against asbestos exposure, and the work has only just begun! In response to the U.S. Senate's unanimous [...]
ADAO’s Comprehensive Guide to EPA’s Part I Rule on Chrysotile Asbestos: What You Need to Know
Posted on April 24, 2024 What is simple, isn't always easy. On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a significant step forward in protecting public health by issuing a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule targets the risks posed by chrysotile asbestos, the only form of [...]
ADAO Joins Forces to Fight for Safe Jobs! Honoring International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, 2024
Posted on April 24, 2024 On April 28, 2024, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will unite with organizations worldwide to observe International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). This date also marks the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which has provided every worker the fundamental right to a safe job for over [...]