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10:00 - 10:05Opening Remarks
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10:05 - 10:10L. Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MSc, Moderator
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10:10 - 10:15Barbara Minty McQueen
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10:15 - 10:49SCREENING: "The Mother" by Paolo Monico
When a hardened widow receives an unexpected visit, she is given the chance to shed light on her husband’s death. Starring Mary Testa, Boris McGiver, Michele Hicks and Sylvia Kauders. Session includes meeting the filmmaker and film screening. -
10:50 - 11:05Julie Gundlach, Keynote Speaker
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11:05 - 11:15Q&A
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11:15 - 12:40SCREENING: "Dirty Laundry" by Conor B. Lewis and Zack Johnson
Two cousins journey across the United States by bicycle, fueled by a curiosity about their elderly grandmother’s sudden passing from a rare cancer, mesothelioma, and uncover a trail of broken families bound by asbestos. Session includes meeting the filmmaker and film screening. -
12:40 - 1:25SCREENING: ADAO Briefing, “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy"
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1:25 - 1:29Ellen Costa, Moderator
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1:30 - 3:05SCREENING: "Breathless" by Daniel Lambo
Following the deaths of his father and many others from his village, filmmaker Daniel Lambo sets off on a passionate quest to find the truth about the deadly asbestos industry. His search takes him to the largest asbestos waste dump in India and unveils a cold-blooded industry still endangering the lives of workers and consumers around the world. A gripping story on the fight of individuals against a booming asbestos industry. Session includes meeting the filmmaker and film screening. -
3:05 - 3:10Kim Cecchini, Candle Lighting
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3:10 - 3:20Jill Cagle, Candle Lighting Performance
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3:20 - 3:30Closing Remarks
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) 16th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
September 17 - 18| Live Streaming
Schedule – Times in ET
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Friday, September 17 (Eastern Time)Film Festival
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Saturday, September 18 (Eastern Time)Academic Conference
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09:00 - 09:10Opening Remarks
Mavis Nye: International Welcome (Video)
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9:10 - 9:20Mavis Nye: International Welcome
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9:20 - 10:20Session I: Progress and Challenges from the Frontline
MODERATOR: Brad Black, MD; Anna Forgie, Mesothelioma Warrior; Linda Reinstein; Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH; Arthur L. Frank, MD, PhD; and Earl Dotter -
10:30 - 11:40Session II: Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Diseases
MODERATOR: Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH; Laura and Bob Kuzmick, Mesothelioma Warriors; Jacqueline M. Moline, MD, MSc; Andrea Wolf, MD, MPH; Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH; and Brad Black, MD -
11:45 - 11:50Introduction: Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH
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11:50 - 12:20Keynote Speech: Rebecca L. Reindel, MS, MPH, Safety and Health Director, AFL-CIO
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12:20 - 12:30Q&A
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12:30 - 1:40Session III: Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do?
MODERATOR: Thomas G. Laubenthal; Jessica Mattmuller, Mesothelioma Warrior; Simon Butt-Bethlendy, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Video); Kelly Trautner, American Federation of Teachers; Bob Sussman, JD; Mark Catlin; and Tony Rich -
1:45 - 1:50Introduction: Kathy Best, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, University of Maryland
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1:50 - 2:20Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecturer: Wendy Ruderman, Journalist
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2:20 - 2:30Q&A
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2:30 - 3:50Session IV: Advocacy: Global Ban Asbestos Action
MODERATOR: Brent Kynoch; India: Richa Patel, ADAO Communications Director; Brazil: Fernanda Giannasi; Italy: Barry Castleman, ScD; England: Harminder Bains; Portugal: Carmen Lima; Africa: Ehi Iden; Australia: Barry Robson (Video) -
3:50 - 4:00Closing Remarks
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Saturday, September 18 (Eastern Time)Awards Ceremony
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04:30 - 06:00Awards Ceremony with Performance by Jordan Zevon, Musican and ADAO Spokesperson
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Barry Robson, The Alan Reinstein Award
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Robert Sussman, The Alan Reinstein Award
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Dr. Jacqueline M. Moline, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award
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Former Congressman John Shimkus, The Tribute of Hope Award
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Congressman Paul Tonko, The Tribute of Hope Award
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Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act Supporters, The Tribute of Inspiration Award
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American Federation of Teachers, The Tribute of Unity Award
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Judd Apatow, Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Tribute Award
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Wendy Ruderman, Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecturer
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Rebecca L. Reindel, Keynote Speaker
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Julie Gundlach, Friday Keynote Speaker
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