For two decades, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has been pioneering progress in asbestos disease awareness, prevention, and treatment. Each year, a distinguished roster of professionals are honored at a conference, providing keynote speeches that enhance understanding and drive progress in the fight against asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma.
From 2005 to 2025, numerous esteemed individuals have graced the ADAO stage, each recognized with the Dr. Irving Selikoff Award for their significant contributions. This prestigious award is named in honor of Dr. Irving Selikoff, a renowned physician whose groundbreaking work shed light on the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure.
In 2025, the honorees included medical professionals Brad Black, MD, Claudia Henschke, PhD., MD, and David F Yankelevitz, MD. The previous year, 2024, saw Andy Oberta being recognized. 2023’s conference honored Dr. Henry Anderson, while 2022 shone a spotlight on Dr. Andrea Wolf. Dr. Jacqueline M. Moline was the recipient in 2021. The list of honorees goes on, each leaving a significant mark in the field of asbestos disease research and awareness.
For more details on the ADAO conferences and the complete list of honorees and keynote speakers from 2005 to 2025, visit the ADAO’s official website or click here. Stay updated with the latest developments in asbestos disease awareness and the crucial legal news surrounding it.
Original source: ADAO – Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization