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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
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 18th World Conference on Lung Cancer
The IASLC 18th World Conference on Lung Cancer will take place from October 15–18, 2017 at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center. Medical doctors, scientists, nurses, health professionals, government officials, partners from the industry, health advocacy groups and patients will come together in order to obtain and exchange information on advances in the management of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, while considering both global and regional aspects.
- When: 10/15/2017 - 10/18/2017
- Where: Yokohama, Japan
- More Info: Event Page
American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting
The APHA brings together people at the global and national levels, including past surgeon generals and heads of health organizations around the world to educate leaders in public health, including professors and deans from the leading public health schools and programs. For more information, please visit the APHA's website below.
- When: 11/4/2017 - 11/8/2017
- Where: Atlanta, GA
- More Info: Event Page
IOSH 2017 Conference
The IOSH is transforming health and safety across the world. The 2017 conference will combine presentations from motivational and industry experts aimed at providing the most up to date OSH information. For more information, please visit the conference's website below.
- When: 11/20/2017 - 11/21/2017
- Where: Birmingham, UK
- More Info: Event Page
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Summit
The summit will bring together well renowned local and international experts in asbestos management, health, advocacy, and governance to look at best practices in managing the dangers of asbestos in our community and abroad. For more information, please visit the summit's website below.
- When: 11/26/2017 - 11/28/2017
- Where: Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
- 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
Past Events
Patient and Carer Day
Join Mesothelioma UK at The Lensbury Hotel, Broom Road, Teddington as they host the 12th annual Patient and Carer Day, for people with mesothelioma and their families, friends, and carers. It's a day filled with learning, sharing experiences, and meeting others in similar situations. Please visit the event's site below for more information.
- When: 10/13/2017
- Where: United Kingdom
- More Info: Event Page
Miles for Mesothelioma 5K
Location: Simmons Hanly Conroy, One Court Street Alton, IL. Miles for Meso is a 5K race and 3K fun run/walk held in Alton, IL. This exciting event takes place in September in celebration of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. All proceeds from the event are donated to mesothelioma research and awareness. This year's race will benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. To learn more about participating, please visit the event's page below.
- When: 9/30/2017
- Where: Alton, IL
- More Info: Event Page
7th International Symposium on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
The 7th Annual International Symposium on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma will be held at UCLA's Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. The conference is geared towards physicians and offers continuing medical education(CME) credit. It will provide up-to-date information on mesothelioma for medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. To learn more about this symposium, please visit the event's site below.
- When: 9/30/2017
- Where: Los Angeles, California
- More Info: Event Page
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, established by the Meso Foundation in 2004, is dedicated to bring more attention and funding to this cancer. To get more involved with Mesothelioma Awareness Day, please visit the event's site below.
- When: 9/26/2017
- More Info: Event Page | MARF Overview
Environmental, Health & Safety Communications Panel
8:00 a.m. at the Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR. The Environmental, Health and Safety Communications Panel is a consortium of communications safety, health, and environmental professionals dedicated to promoting the environment, employee safety and health. For more information, please visit the event's site below.
- When: 9/19/2017
- Where: Little Rock, AR
- More Info: Event Page
