LUNG CANCER - Key Persons
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- Thoracic Surgeon / New York, NY
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- Patient Support Coordinator
- Patient Support Coordinator for Mesothelioma.Com
Annette Charlevois is the patient support coordinator for Mesothelioma.com. For more than 20 years, she has helped thousands of mesothelioma patients and their families get the assistance they need.
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- Bishop & Babcock Company / Blanchard Brothers & Lane, Inc
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- Warehouse / Brockton Edison Company / Brockton Gas Light Company
- Warehouse / Civic Center / Clark University
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- Chief of Staff and Chair of Radiation Oncology / New Brunswick, NJ
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- Director of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program / New Haven, CT
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- Chief of Thoracic Surgery / Newark, DE
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- Thoracic Surgeon and Director of Lung Cancer Screening Program / Philadelphia, PA
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- Director of Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Oncology Program / New York, NY
For more than three decades, David Halpern has litigated on behalf of mesothelioma victims in Pennsylvania. He also contributes articles to Mesothelioma.com, sharing his valuable legal insights.
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- Senior Physician / Boston
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- Department of Labor and Industry
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- Support Director at Mesothelioma.Com
- Veteran Support Director
Donni Halvorson serves as the veteran support director at Mesothelioma.com. She has over 30 years of experience helping those who have served our country get the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
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- Director of the Department of Mesothelioma Program
- Director of the Department of Mesothelioma Program / Houston, TX
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- Co - Director of Thoracic Malignancies Tissue Bank and Co - Director of ( Pathology ) Lung Cancer SPORE
- Specialist and Researcher
Dr. Cesar Moran is a recognized specialist and researcher for mesothelioma. He currently is an associate director and adjunct professor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Moran has served as the Principal Investigator for a number of funded research projects concerning cancer-related pathology. Aside from his academic obligations, Dr. Moran is the Editor-In-Chief of the Annals of Diagnostic Pathology while also serving on the editorial board or working as a reviewer for eight other medical journals.
Dr. Moran has authored and co-authored a number of scholarly writings including "VM104 Tumors of the Pleural and Mediastinum," which he co-authored with Saul Suster for the College of American Pathologists. The paper includes an in-depth analysis of pleural malignant mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos. Dr. Moran works to train pathologists in specific areas of cancer pathology, such as mesothelioma, and examines procedures such as extrapleural pneumonectomy as a method of treatment for mesothelioma cancer.
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- Leader of the Comprehensive Lung Disease Center at Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. David Sugarbaker died on August 29, 2018. A world-renowned doctor and certified thoracic surgeon, Dr. Sugarbaker was widely credited for developing the first tri-modal treatment approach for malignant pleural mesothelioma. His former leadership appointments include Professor of Surgery and Chief of General Thoracic Surgery at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and Director of the Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. Previous to those positions, Dr. Sugarbaker served as Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Chief of Surgical Services at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Executive Vice-Chair of Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
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- Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator at the Yale University School of Medicine
- Medical Advisor
- Medical Reviewer
Dr. Francis Perry Wilson is the Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator at the Yale University School of Medicine. He specializes in nephrology and clinical research.
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- Thoracic Medical Oncologist
Dr. James Stevenson is a board-certified medical oncologist. He specializes in treating mesothelioma and lung cancer and practices at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Chief of the Division of Thoracic
- Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the International Mesothelioma.
- Medical Reviewer and Contributor
Dr. Raphael Bueno is the Chief of the Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the leader of the International Mesothelioma Program and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.
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- Later, Massachusetts Attorney General Renews Calls for Asbestos Ban. GBH News. November 2019
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- Director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and the Center for the Study of.
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- Executive House Condominiums
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- Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of Thoracic Oncology / New Haven, CT
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- Frankini Construction / Franklin Institute
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- Investigative Journalist
- Journalist
Gary Cohn is a journalist and journalism professor. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on shipyard workers affected by toxic substances like asbestos.
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- Gibbons Engineering / Gillette Safety
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- Medical Oncologist / Louisville, KY
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- Medical Oncologist / Newark, DE
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- Chief Surgical Officer / New Brunswick, NJ
Halpern Law has over 30 years of success representing Pennsylvania mesothelioma victims. If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos in Pennsylvania and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please contact us today.
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- Director of General Thoracic Surgery and Chief of Thoracic Oncology / New York, NY
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- Mesothelioma Survivor and Advocate
For example, Heather Von St. James is a pleural mesothelioma survivor of more than 18 years. During her diagnosis, doctors said she had 15 months to live. Heather had a multimodal treatment plan that included surgery and heated chemotherapy. Today, she supports mesothelioma patients and advocates for awareness of this disease.
Heather Von St. James is an 18-year mesothelioma survivor who advocates for patients and a ban on asbestos.
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- Cancer Center & Research Institute
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- Attorney
- Lawyer and Legal Advisor
- Legal Advisor
- Legal Advisor at Mesothelioma.Com
Attorney Jennifer Lucarelli has spent more than two decades representing mesothelioma victims. As a partner at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen law firm, she has handled more than 1,000 successful mesothelioma cases and secured millions of dollars in settlements. As a legal advisor and contributor to Mesothelioma.com, she helps patients, survivors and their families understand their rights. She also helps patients find the best medical care possible.
Jennifer graduated with an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a juris doctorate from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. Since 2002, she has committed her career to representing mesothelioma patients and their families. Over the years, she's developed an in-depth understanding of asbestos litigation.
Beyond legal representation, Jennifer is a knowledgeable resource for mesothelioma medical care. This involves staying up to date on the latest treatment options and clinical trials. She also maintains connections with leading mesothelioma doctors and experts. She ensures her clients can find specialized care while navigating their legal journey.
Of the many asbestos victims Jennifer has helped, hundreds were veterans and shipyard workers. These clients were often exposed to asbestos in the U.S. Navy, Merchant Marines and Coast Guard. To build their cases, she studied the work environments of more than 500 U.S. Navy vessels.
She also represents clients who were exposed to asbestos in different ways. Exposure sources include older homes and asbestos occupations. These occupations include those in the automotive, farming, carpentry, construction and railroad industries. She has represented union-affiliated workers too, including pipefitters, plumbers, boiler workers, machinists and insulators.
Jennifer has earned recognition for her significant legal work over the years. She is now a member of various prestigious legal associations. Her work also reflects her commitment to supporting asbestos victims. Not only as an attorney but as a true advocate and resource for the mesothelioma community.
"We were put in contact with Ms. Jennifer Lucarelli. It was a breath of fresh air and relief for us to have her helping us. She flew out to our father-in-law's apartment and he was immediately taken with her down-to-earth personality. She laid everything out such as timelines as to how this type of lawsuit proceeds and she was very honest and upfront in everything she explained to us. Thanks to Jennifer, he passed knowing everyone would be taken care of."
Attorney Jennifer Lucarelli describes asbestos bankruptcy trusts and how an experienced mesothelioma attorney can help mesothelioma victims access the funds these trusts provide.
Attorney Jennifer Lucarelli discusses the importance of choosing a nationally recognized mesothelioma law firm to handle your case.
For more than two decades, Jennifer Lucarelli has served as legal advisor at Mesothelioma.com. She has advocated for more than 1,000 asbestos victims, securing millions in settlements and helping them access quality medical care.
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- Thoracic Surgeon / Philadelphia, PA
Katy Moncivais, Ph.D., has more than 15 years of experience as a medical communicator. As the medical editor at Mesothelioma.com, she ensures our pages and posts present accurate, helpful information.
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- Lawyer and Legal Advisor
- Legal Advisor for Mesothelioma.Com
Kyle Navin is a legal advisor for Mesothelioma.com. His legal practice focuses on asbestos bankruptcy claims and helping veterans access disability benefits.
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- Thoracic Surgeon and President & CEO of Temple University Heath System / Philadelphia, PA
Lauren Serafin has years of experience writing about asbestos and mesothelioma. She stays up to date on the latest research and treatments.
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- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co
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- Editor in Chief
- Editor in Chief at Mesothelioma.Com
Linda has spent more than 15 years helping and advocating for asbestos victims. By overseeing all content on Mesothelioma.com, she strives to help patients and their families however possible.
As editor in chief at Mesothelioma.com, Linda Molinari oversees the content creation process. She is also integral to the team's advocacy efforts. She has helped raise awareness about mesothelioma and the need for an asbestos ban in the United States. Her career at Mesothelioma.com spans more than a decade, with over 15 years dedicated to asbestos victims.
Linda uses her expertise to support patients and their families in various ways. As editor, she ensures all content is accurate, current and valuable to readers. After her thorough reviews, only the highest quality material is published.
Linda helps mesothelioma patients and their loved ones find the information they need. She assists in connecting them with legal and medical mesothelioma specialists. She stays involved in the mesothelioma community, advocating for awareness about this disease.
Linda graduated cum laude from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Here, she received Honors of Distinction for her senior thesis. Before working in the mesothelioma space, she held several senior management positions. This work involved project management, strategic developments, process improvements and website design.
During her career, she also graduated from the Travelers Financial Management Development Program and GE's Six Sigma Black Belt Program. She now uses her skills to help refine content at Mesothelioma.com.
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- Chairman of the Department of Medicine / Hartford, CT
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- Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery / Boston
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- Director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology / Boston
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- Boiler and Construction Inc
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- Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery / New York, NY
- Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Me
Dr. Raja Flores is the Chair of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Dr. Flores has participated in and led many mesothelioma clinical trials. One such trial involved a combination of treatments. In this trial, chemotherapy was followed by an extrapleural pneumonectomy procedure and a high dose of radiation.
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- Thoracic Surgeon & Director of Clinical Thoracic Surgery and Director of NYU Langone Lung.
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- Senior Content Writer
- Writer
Sara Madden is a senior content writer who specializes in covering mesothelioma and asbestos. She advocates for veterans by providing information on the latest treatments and sources of asbestos.
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- Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery / Boston
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- Standard Foundry Company Co
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- Vice Chief and Director of Lung Research, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine / Philadelphia, PA
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- Director of the Thoracic Surgery Research Laboratory / Philadelphia, PA
Tara Strand specializes in writing content about mesothelioma and asbestos. She focuses on topics like mesothelioma awareness, research, treatment, asbestos trust funds and other advocacy efforts.
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- Thoracic Surgeon / Lexington, KY
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- Chief of Thoracic Surgery / Valhalla, NY
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- V.R. Davis Construction Company
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- Thoracic Surgeon / Louisville, KY
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- Wigton Abbott Corp Mahony Troast Construction Company / Wilbur B. Driver Company / Wildwood Convention Center