Australian Research. Global Outcomes.
ADDRI is an independent, not-for-profit research institute committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating the impact of asbestos and dust-related diseases worldwide.
What we do
We work in collaboration with individuals and organisations dedicated to eradicating asbestos and dust-related diseases while providing personalised and wrap-around support to those affected by them.
Learn moreResearch
Our evidence-led research drives advancements in medical and scientific understanding and guides our global education and training initiatives.
Our workFeatured Researcher
Dr Virginia James
The ADDRI Biobank provides a unique collection and vital resource of ethically approved high-quality biospecimens and accurate, reliable and standardised clinical data to pave the way for dust-related diseases research. As Biobank officer, Dr Virginia James administers the collection, processing and storage of consented donated tissue, blood and fluids and associated clinical data, maintaining stringent laboratory quality control strategies to ensure sample integrity.
Virginia brings extensive experience to the team with over 30 years in diagnostic pathology departments and research laboratories, most recently at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) as Biobank Officer and Advanced Histology Specialist. In 2023, she completed her PhD on the topic: Association of macrophage phenotypes with atherosclerotic plaque complex features
With a particular interest in histopathology and cytopathology techniques and image analysis, this statement by David Hume resonates with her: “No amount of observations of whites swans can allow the inference that all swans are white, but the observation of a single black swan is sufficient to refute that conclusion.”
Research quicklinks
Education
We are on a mission to educate that asbestos is a very real threat to people all over the world.
eToolkit
Bringing together over 60 specific topics and written in collaboration with 100 global
experts, this online education resource provides a comprehensive guide in how to diagnose
and treat asbestos-related diseases.
Learning Modules
Nurses and allied health professionals can access our Specialist Mesothelioma eLearning
resource. This comprehensive one-stop resource is designed as a 30-minute module,
following a chronological timeline in a patient’s mesothelioma journey.
Podcast
Listening to people’s stories is very powerful. If you have been diagnosed – or are caring for
someone who has – we have a series of inspiring conversations to offer information,
understanding and hope.
Support
Have you been impacted?
We have a dedicated and compassionate team of specialist registered nurses who can provide you with the most current clinical information, referral pathways and emotional support via phone and email as well as a number of peer support groups. We're here to help you.
Stories
Trevor's Story
When Trevor and his wife Shirley returned home to Australia after being overseas feeling increasingly breathless, Trevor received a call that would change his life forever.
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Working towards early diagnosis
This project aims to identify and validate new blood-based biomarkers to facilitate an improved and less invasive diagnosis of mesothelioma.
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Raul's story
Raúl Antonio Medina Ortiz worked as a Logistics Assistant for over 14 years for Incolbest SA, a company in Colombia manufacturing parts for vehicle brakes.
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An Indonesian Story
Tuniah and Kuswoyo worked for the Trigraha Sealsindo company, an asbestos manufacturer for automotive parts in Indonesia for over 20 years.
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Our supporters
Our ability to advance our research is only made possible through the generosity of our supporters and collaboration with organisations and individuals dedicated to eradicating asbestos and dust related diseases.
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