*Please note that this agenda is still preliminary, thus sessions and presenters are subject to change.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

7:30 AM                     Registration                                      

8:00 – 9:00 AM           Breakfast                                          

8:15 – 8:45 AM           Welcome - Board Introductions and History, Kathy Wiedemer, Executive Director

8:45– 9:45 AM            Discovery and Progress - Mesothelioma Research Funding and Department of Defense Funding, Lee Krug, MD

9:45 – 10:15 AM         National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank, Mike Becich, MD, PhD
                                 The National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank (NMVB) is a national resource for mesothelioma research.  Learn more
                                 about the NMVB and how it supports the work of researchers and puts federal funding to work to end the meso tragedy.

10:30 – 11:15 AM       Advocacy 101: What to say and how to say it, Jessica Barker, Government Affairs Coordinator
                                 Learn everything you need to know to raise awareness about mesothelioma while in Washington and when you return home.
                                 We’ll discuss what to expect, what to say and how to say it.         

11:15 – 12:00 PM       Shuttle Boarding and Depart for Capitol Hill

1:00 – 2:00 PM           Briefing on the Hill
                                 The Meso Foundation with Senator Patty Murray’s Office will host a briefing on mesothelioma for Capitol Hill staffers.  The 
                                 briefing will focus on educating staffers about the devastating disease, how it affects American families and how they can
                                 help find a cure.

2:00 – 4:00 PM           Option to go visit State Senators or Legislators

5:45 – 6:45 PM           Legal Panel
                                 The Meso Foundation’s 2011 Diamond Level - Legal Partners for a Cure will be answering questions on the legal process 
                                 with regard to mesothelioma.  

7:00 – 9:00 PM           Welcome Reception

9:00 – 10:00 PM         Celebration of Life: Tribute Ceremony 
                                 *Private Gathering for Family and Loved Ones

Friday, June 24, 2011

8:00 – 9:00 AM            Breakfast                                          

8:30 – 8:45 AM            Advancing the Mission, Hanne Mintz, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors

8:45 – 9:00 AM            Connect with the Meso Community Online - Website, Blogs, Social Networks, Maja Belamaric, Outreach Director

9:15 – 11:00 AM           Breakout sessions guided by Supportive Care Professionals, For Patients, Caregivers, and Those Coping with Loss
                                   The mesothelioma experience is one of the most stressful experiences of a person's life. Support groups can help many
                                   people cope with the emotional aspects of this disease and or loss by providing a safe place to share experiences and learn
                                   from others who are facing or have faced similar.

11:15 – 12:00 AM         Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches, Jeffrey D. White, MD, Director of the Office of Cancer 
                                   Complementary and Alternative Medicine
                                   Complementary and alternative medicine approaches (CAM) will be discussed as they relate to the diagnosis, prevention
                                   and treatment of cancer.

12:15 – 1:15 PM           Lunch

1:30 – 3:15 PM             Experimental Strategies in Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Paul Sugarbaker, MD; Richard Alexander, MD; 
                                   Robert Taub, MD, PhD; Edward Levine, MD; John Chabot, MD; James Pingpank, MD
                                   Find out what’s new and hear from the experts their thoughts on the management of peritoneal mesothelioma
                                   *Includes 30 minute session for Q & A’s

                                   OR

                                   Mind Body Healing
                                   Explore with practitioners ways some of the ancient healing arts that can be of benefit to all members of the community. 
                                   Stress reduction, symptom management and renewing the spirit will be the focus of these sessions.

                                   OR

                                   Government Benefits: Know your Options

                                   OR

                                   Feathering The Nest: Tips for Success in the Real Estate Market
                                   Many of you are selling your home and/or buying a new poperty. Learn from a professional real estate agent 
                                   insider tricks of the trade to ensure success.                                   

3:30 – 4:30                   Global Perspectives in Malignant Mesothelioma, Steven Mutsaers, MD, PhD; Luciano Mutti, MD, PhD; 
                                   Liz Darlison, Nurse Consultant, Eudice Goldberg, MD
                                   Experts from around the globe will discuss the growing epidemic of mesothelioma and ways in which the global community
                                   can work together to bring about a cure.

6:00 – 7:00 PM             Gala Celebration of Hope Reception

7:00 – 9:00 PM             Gala Celebration of Hope Dinner
                                   Pioneer Award – Dr. Raffit Hassan
                                   Hope Builder Award – Linda Reinstein, ADAO
                                   Klaus Brauch Volunteer of the Year Award – Larry Davis

                                   Recognition of Named Grants
                                   Recognition of People Living with Meso 

Saturday, June 25, 2011

8:00 – 9:00 AM             Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 AM             Opening Remarks, Axel Hanauske, MD, PhD, MBA

9:00 – 10:30 AM            Experimental Strategies in Malignant Mesothelioma, David Schrump, MD; David Sugarbaker, MD; 
                                    Manish Patel, MD; Lee Krug, MD; Raffit Hassan, MD; Daniel Sterman, MD.
                                    Surgeons and Medical Oncologists share their innovative, state-of-the-art strategies to treat both the newly diagnosed as 
                                    well as the relapsed or non-surgical patients.

10:45 – 11:15 AM          Updates on Clinical Trials and Standard Therapies, Mary Hesdorffer, NP
                                    Talk will focus on multi-center trials as well as standard drugs used to treat malignant mesothelioma.

11:15 – 12:15AM           Q & A Panel
                                    Ask (the above) medical professionals your questions.

12:30 – 1:30 PM            Lunch

1:30 – 1:45 PM              Closing Remarks, Kathleen Wiedemer, Executive Director

2:00 PM                        Option to visit the Meso Foundation’s new offices in Old Town Alexandria and go sightseeing and shopping in 
                                    this historic neighborhood. 

1:45 – 4:30 PM              Science Advisory Board: Closed Session for Scientists