Asbestos Diseases Research Institute
Joined November 2019
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For twins Luke and Josh, discovering asbestos while renovating their home on The Block was downright devastating, as their dad Kevin is fighting for his life because of asbestos exposure. #TheBlock
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The National Dust Disease Taskforce has completed its review of the systems in place for the prevention, early identification, management of #silicosis from engineered stone, and broader occupational dust diseases. Read more:
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We're excited in sharing our work and engaging with others in the region at the Second @WHOWPRO Partner's Forum this year. Do visit our Virtual Booth or adricc.org to learn more about our work as a WHO Collaborating Centre (AUS-152)
Curious to learn more about what we have been up to? Our Annual Report 2020 is out now! Read more about our accomplishments adri.org.au/annual-reports/
Many patients with #mesothelioma require a PET scan to assist planning for the best treatment and to assess treatment. This new PET scan will improve their experience, provide more real-time imaging information to guide ongoing management.
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A look into the world of the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute in Concord, Sydney and our four pillars: bio-medicine, clinical, global public health and patient support. #mesothelioma
Our story and Our Work 2021
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The ADRI utilizes quantitative #PCR technology for asbestos-related cancers #mesothelioma to facilitate the understanding of genetic alterations that augment tumor development and progression.
View our latest Training video on PCR analysis here: youtube.com/watch?v=08wZocyQ…
We were delighted to welcome John Robertson, Chair of iCare to ADRI yesterday. John has a long history of raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos. As the CEO of FoodBank, John also knows the challenges of the fundraising landscape so his insights were truly appreciated.
Cell culture is the process by which human-derived cells are grown in the lab under controlled conditions outside of their natural environment. Learn more about Cell culture analysis for mesothelioma in our Training Video.
#mesothelioma #labresearch
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Learn more about ADRI's Anatomical pathology processing for #Mesothelioma
#ardresearch #diagnosis #Training
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Congratulations to Professor Anna Nowack for receiving the Wagner Medal.
Congratulations to Prof Anna Nowak (@perth_meso_dr) for receiving the Wagner medal @iMig_Meso! #IMig2021 Anna is a leader in driving #mesothelioma research and this award recognises her outstanding contribution to improving outcomes for patients.
The Federal Government has just announced up to $8 million for Canberra residents battling illness related to asbestos insulation from the Mr Fluffy company. #abc730 #mesothelioma
Thank you @dmookheyMLC for acknowledging in Parliament ADRI's Designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases.
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Mesothelioma sadly is not going anywhere soon. Listen to our own Dr Stephen Kao and ADRI Advisor Professor Anna Nowak talk about their critical work.
#mesothelioma #podcast #treatment
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We are elated by the official designation of ADRI as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases (AUS-152)!
Watch a sneak peek into yesterday's Inaugural Opening Ceremony
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@ibasecretariat @NCARD_research #mesothelioma #asbestos
News WHO Collaborating Centre in Australia! This recognition by WHO confirms ADRI as a global leader in asbestos related diseases and asbestos mitigation.
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IN THE NEWS: World first as ADRI named WHO Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases (AUS-152)
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We are thrilled to announce, in a world first, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute has been designated by the World Health Organization as a Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases (AUS-152).
View the Opening Ceremony:
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Most countries have not developed a National Asbestos Profile despite having the potential! Country-level data on asbestos and ARDs can be better utilized for eliminating ARDs. Read our findings covering 195 countries:
Arachi et al. 2021 mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1804
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ADRI takes pride in training young talents.
Meet our new Student:
Helen Ke joined ADRI in January 2020 as a PhD student. She researches #biomarkers and novel #treatment targets in malignant #mesothelioma
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