Mesothelioma Event Listing
We have compiled a comprehensive list of events related to mesothelioma and asbestos across the United States and around the world. If you have an event that you would like posted on this page please email us at info@mesothelioma.com.
Upcoming Events
32nd International Congress on Occupational Health
The theme of the ICOH 2018 Congress is “Occupational Health and Wellbeing: Linking Research to Practice.” The congress will be an important occasion to contribute to academic development by sharing state of the art research, knowledge, and experience in the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) field. For more information, please visit ICOH's website via the link below.
- When: 4/29/2018 - 5/4/2018
- Where: Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- More Info: Event Page
National Cancer Research Month
Each May, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) celebrates National Cancer Research Month, which recognizes the importance of cancer research and the contributions of researchers, physician-scientists, survivors, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to the conquest of cancer. For more information, please visit AACR's website via the link below.
- When: May 2018
- More Info: Event Page
14th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMIG)
iMig is an independent international group of scientists and clinicians working to understand, cure, and prevent mesothelioma. For more information about their 2018 conference, please visit the group's website via the link below.
- When: 5/2/2018 - 5/5/2018
- Where: The Westin Ottawa Hotel, Ottawa, Canada
- More Info: Event Page
American Thoracic Society International Conference
The American Thoracic Society International Conference is the longest running, large-scale conference in the world offering groundbreaking research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Entering its 114th year, the ATS conference brings together more than 16,000 clinicians, researchers, and pulmonary, critical care, and sleep professionals from 102 countries around the globe to engage on the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research, and launch new professional collaborations. For more information, please visit the ATS's conference site via the link below.
- When: 5/18/2018 - 5/23/2018
- Where: San Diego, CA
- More Info: Event Page
United Nations (UN) World Environment Day
World Environment Day is the UN's most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit the link below.
- When: 6/5/2018
- More Info: Event Page
ADAO Mesothelioma Awareness Month
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's (ADAO) mission is to educate the public and medical community about asbestos-related diseases and preventing asbestos exposure, while supporting research that leads to early detection, prevention, and a cure. For more information, please visit the organization's website via the link below.
- When: September 2018
- More Info: Event Page
Kayaking for Meso
Kayaking for Meso’s mission is to raise awareness about asbestos-caused mesothelioma and to raise money for research to fight this rare cancer. Monies raised will be donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF). For more information, please visit Kayaking for Meso's website via the link below.
- When: 9/8/2018
- Where: Starting point: Admiral’s Marina, Stillwater, NY
- More Info: Event Page
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, established by Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) volunteers in 2004, has been the driving force behind the movement to bring more attention and funding to this cancer. For more information, please visit MARF's website via the link below.
- When: 9/26/2018
- More Info: Event Page | MARF Overview
Past Events
Global Health & Innovation Conference
This must-attend, thought-leading conference convenes leaders, change-makers, and participants from all sectors of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship. For more information, please visit the conference's site via the link below.
- When: 4/14/2018 - 4/18/2018
- Where: Yale University, New Haven, CT
- More Info: Event Page
ADAO 14th International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's annual conference brings together more than 300 speakers ranging from experts, victims, and unions to lawmakers from 14 different countries to speak about joint efforts in education, advocacy, and awareness. To learn more about the conference, please visit the ADAO's site via the link below.
- When: 4/13/2018 - 4/15/2018
- Where: Arlington, VA
- More Info: Event Page
National Public Health Week
During the first week of April, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. For more information, please visit their site via the link below.
- When: 4/2/2018 - 4/8/2018
- More Info: Event Page
Global Asbestos Awareness Week
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization dedicates April 1-7 to increasing awareness of asbestos and preventing exposure by bringing together experts and victims from around the world to share, learn, and take action. To learn more, please visit their site via the link below.
- When: 4/1/2018 - 4/7/2018
- More Info: Event Page
Rare Disease Day
On Rare Disease Day, millions of patients and their families around the world share their stories to promote awareness of the challenges, hopes, and needs of those living with rare diseases. To learn more, please visit the National Organization for Rare Disorders via the link below.
- When: 2/28/2018
- More Info: Event Page
