Join our expert panel to learn about identification, diagnosis, management and referral pathways for silicosis and dust disease in general practice. This workshop will cover:

• General information on occupational exposures measured in SA industries – Construction, mining and engineered stone workshops
• Clinical information on: Case identification & early diagnosis; Investigations & respiratory monitoring; Management & referrals pathways
• Available services.

Presented by:

• A/Prof Sharyn Gaskin: Associate Professor Sharyn Gaskin is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Unit. She is the Director of Adelaide Exposure Science and Health laboratory (www.ua.edu.au/aesh). Her field of expertise is in Occupational & Environmental Health having a primary focus on industry partnerships and relationships, including defence and security–related applied research in occupational and community health.

• Prof Hubertus Jersmann: Professor Hubertus Jersmann has been a Senior Respiratory Consultant in the Department of Thoracic Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital since 2002 and has been a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide since 2003. His research focusses centre around inflammation, pathways, cell death and cancer within the lung. 

• Krystal McBride, Technical Advisor, RTWSA