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Sandie Foreman has made over 160 masks which have been sold through PhysioWise, performance and movement specialists at Macquarie Centre and Oatlands who have raised over $800 in the sale of masks for research at the ADRI. We thank Sandie for her tremendous efforts in making the masks not only…
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On 7 April 2020, amid the COVID-19 crisis, the ADRI Mesothelioma Support Coordinators invited the Director of ADRI, Ken Takahashi to be a guest at the teleconference meeting in order to understand the concerns of our patients. All participants gave verbal approval for this and Ken wished them well in…
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In unprecedented times, it is important to hold up a mirror to ourselves. What should ADRI do at this time? How can ADRI contribute to the crisis? My position as research director is unchanged, that is, to respect and adhere to our Constitution. Obviously, it is not business as usual,…
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Professor Ken Takahashi’s comment in relation to the ongoing Bushfire crisis in Australia is featured on the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) website. The Post-Disaster Asbestos Hazard: 1995-2020. http://ibasecretariat.org/lka-the-post-disaster-asbestos-hazard-1995-2020.php
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Australia has a legacy of being one of the highest consumers of asbestos-containing materials in the world and during the current bushfire crisis it is vital that those responding to the bushfires and those living and working in bushfire affected regions are aware that asbestos may cause an additional risk…
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From the team at ADRI we would like to thank everyone for all their amazing support in 2019 and wish you a safe and… Happy Christmas
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An ADRI team led by E/Prof Ken Takahashi, ADRI Director, returned this week from conducting a training workshop on the diagnosis of asbestos-related diseases in Suva, Fiji from the 2-3 December 2019. The workshop was hosted by the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University on the…
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This week ADRI sponsored a Mini Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the pathological diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. The workshop follows recent revelations on the shocking and dangerous extent of asbestos use in Indonesia. ADRI has joined international efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos and has provided…
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Her Excellency, Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson visited the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) on the 14th November 2019. The Governor and Mr Wilson received an update on ADRI’s research, mesothelioma support and international work on the prevention of disease in neighbouring countries.…
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Join us for lunch, light-hearted conversation and laughter whilst learning some new skills with like-minded people. Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 201910:00 am until 2:00pm Location: Revesby Workers Club2B Brett Street, Revesby 2212
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