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FACTOR 2024 INFORMATION
About FACTOR
Conference objectives
FACTOR brings together the leading osteosarcoma researchers, clinicians, patient families, osteosarcoma survivors, patients, and bereaved parents to make it better for those battling this disease. This work belongs to all of us.
Collaboration at FACTOR happens with all interested parties to advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients with osteosarcoma. Specifically:
• Significantly improve osteosarcoma awareness and patient outcomes through collaborative disease management approach, clinical trials and dedicated osteosarcoma research.
• Brainstorm on challenges and develop collaborative solutions to fast-track improvements for osteosarcoma.
• Create a symbiotic bridge between the osteosarcoma medical and patient community to overcome challenges and create solutions.
• Evaluate funding needs for research and provide awareness for worthy initiatives and funding solutions.
• A dedicated forum to annually review progress on various osteosarcoma disease management initiatives.
FACTOR 2024 agenda
On-Site Conference Check-In
Conference check-in begins on Thursday, June 20th at 2:00 PM in the Grand Assembly area at the Hotel Cleveland on the 3rd floor. At check-in, you can pick up your badge and program, shop our FACTOR 2024 Boutique, and visit our partner tables. If you arrive outside this timeframe, you can check in during active conference hours outside the Forest City Ballroom.
Thursday Welcome Reception
Please join us in the Ambassador Ballroom on Thursday from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm for a Welcome Reception to say hello, mingle, and enjoy light appetizers and beverages. Not to be missed is the Doc vs. Warriors challenge which is always a conference highlight!
See below for the Session Agenda and our Wellness Track.
OsteoWarriors Headquarters (HQ)
The OsteoWarriors HQ (headquarters) brings kids and young adults who have a connection to osteosarcoma together and It. Is. Awesome!
Connecting the kids who have lost limbs, friends and siblings to osteosarcoma is one of the most important things we do. To put the hospital behind them for a few days and connect with other kids from across the country who have been through the same thing they have is really special.
HQ is for those 22 and under. We kindly ask that only those who plan to fully participate in HQ select the HQ registration option. OsteoWarrior HQ is for:
• Warriors in treatment for osteosarcoma
• Survivors of osteosarcoma
• Siblings of OsteoWarriors
• Siblings of OsteoAngels
The OsteoWarriors HQ is entirely complimentary, with thanks to the generosity of the Jeffries Family, the Matthew Lehrman Family and The Zimmerman Foundation.
Luminarias
Order a Luminaria in honor of an OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel! They will light the path the General session attendees will take to dinner on Friday night.
To place your order, please follow these simple steps:
1) Purchase a Luminaria on our MIB Boutique.
2) Once you complete your purchase, please fill out our F24 Luminaria form to provide your OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel's name and photo.
Email Linda@MIBAgents.org with any questions.
Please note the deadline to place your Luminaria order is Monday, June 10.
Bereavement Session- Healing Hearts
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Join us for a free Healing Hearts grief retreat for bereaved osteosarcoma parents.
This is an opportunity for you to connect with others who share a similar grief experience and understand what you're going through. The hope is that this event provides encouragement, support, and inspiration through planned activities and conversation.
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
SESSION LEAD BY: LORI KRAUSE
Lori Krause is a life coach with a focus on grief as well as end of life. She is a hospice-trained grief facilitator for both adults and children and is an INELDA-trained End of Life Doula; with a deep passion for relationship building; open and honest communication; healing; loving; and caregiving.
Ambassador Agent Training
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Ambassador Agents offer peer support to caregivers and families in treatment for osteosarcoma. Ambassador Agents are:
- Survivors and caregivers in the osteosarcoma community
- Out of treatment for at least one year
- Comfortable with your own journey to support someone in the midst of theirs
- Want to Make It Better by showing up to offer support
The Ambassador Agent training will prepare you in best practices to support a warrior and/or their family members. Listening skills, ways to build trust, stages of grief and recovery, stress management and the ever popular 'elevator speech' are the foundation of the training. Being an Ambassador Agent is a rewarding experience for both you and the family you are matched with.
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Stay tuned for more information on future Mingles!
FACTOR Team
Bronwen Greene
Linda Chelsky
Mary Bisaga
Nicole Klok
FAQs
Hotel Cleveland offers valet parking at $39 for overnight valet parking. Self-parking lot is available through the Tower City Center at the following rates: $34 overnight.
Warriors in treatment for osteosarcoma, survivors of osteosarcoma, siblings of OsteoWarriors, siblings of OsteoAngels who are 22 years old and younger.
HQ is free thanks to the generous support from the Jeffries family and The Zimmerman Foundation. FACTOR registration fees are waived for those attending HQ.
YES! Special rates are available at Hotel Cleveland. Click here to reserve your room.
FACTOR 2022 Speakers
John Healey, MD, FACS
Chief, Orthopaedic Service; Stephen McDermott Chair in Surgery
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Kenneth Wong, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
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Lisl Schweers, LCSW, OSW-C
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Alanna J. Church, MD
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Christina Baker, Psy.D.
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Noah C. Federman, MD
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Jane Yanagawa, MD
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Alan T. Blank, M.D., M.S.
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Bhuvana A. Setty, MD
Katie Albert, MD
Rosandra N. Kaplan, M.D.
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Nicola J. Mason, BVetMed, PhD
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Lara E. Davis, M.D.
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Viswatej (Vishu) Avutu, MD
Michael Isakoff, MD
Stacey Zahler, DO, MS
Scott Sauer, PhD
Katherine A. Janeway, MD, MMSc
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Emily Pope PhD Candidate
Leo Mascarenhas, MD, MS
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Lee J. Helman, MD
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Pradeep Shrestha, Ph.D.
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Kristen VanHeyst, DO
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Emily Simon Rav, M.D.
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Betsy Young, MD
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Ariana Anjier, M.S.
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John A Ligon, MD
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Alex Y.C. Huang, MD, PhD
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Olena Morozova Vaske, PhD
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Dr. Patrick Reynolds, M.D. Ph. D.
Elizabeth A. Stewart, MD
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Corrie Painter, Ph.D.
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Richard Gorlick, MD
Michelle Sexton, ND
Brian D. Crompton, MD
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Masanori Hayashi, MD
Brian Flesner, DVM, MSc
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Jessica Davis, M.D.
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Brian Van Tine, MD, PhD
Ryan D. Roberts, MD, PhD
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Amanda Marinoff, MD
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellow
Alejandro Sweet-Cordero, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, UCSF; Director, Molecular Oncology Initiative & Co-Leader, Pediatric Malignancies Program, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Troy A. McEachron, Ph.D.
INVESTIGATOR Pediatric Oncology Branch
Kara Skrubis
MIB Junior Advisory Board President
Matteo Trucco, MD
Director of Children's Cancer Innovative Therapy Program Associate Staff, Peds Hematology-Oncology & BMT, Cleveland Clinic
Family Fund FACTOR Travel Award
MIB Agents is pleased to offer a limited number of travel awards up to $2,000 for physicians and researchers who would like to attend FACTOR 2022 but do not have institutional or grant support to cover FACTOR 2022 registration and travel expenses. Applications can be submitted online at Proposal Central until April 8th, 2022 and recipients will be notified by April 22nd, 2022.
MIB Agents Family Fund FACTOR Travel Awards are supported by MIB Agents Family Funds, osteosarcoma patients and families who raise funds in honor of an OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel. Their dedication to Making It Better and fostering collaboration and education in the scientific community makes every MIB Agents award incredibly meaningful.
For more details on eligibility and the application process, please see the Family Fund FACTOR Travel Award guidelines. Please email christina@mibagents.org with any questions.
Scientific Advisory Board
Alanna Church, MD
Alex Huang, MD, PhD
Andy Livingston, MD, MS
Christina Ip-Toma
Damon Reed, MD
John H. Healey, MD, FACS
Katie Janeway, MD
Matteo Trucco, MD
Nicola Mason, BVetMed, PhD
Nicolas Garnier, PhD
Pete Anderson, MD, PhD
Ramy Ibrahim, MD
Rosandra Kaplan, MD
Register for FACTOR
FACTOR Pricing: $335
Hotel Reservations
HOTEL CLEVELAND
24 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44113
FACTOR 2024 Hotel
We have sold out of rooms at Hotel Cleveland.
MIB Agents has secured a small room block at the Westin Cleveland Downtown. Please note room block closes on Friday, June 14th. To reserve your room, click here.
Please email Sarah@MIBagents.org with any questions.
Lobby Bar
Network, socialize, and unwind at our lobby bar. Our Cleveland eatery serves fresh bites and craft cocktails in the historic lobby. Just steps away from Public Square, the lobby bar is a great place to refresh before heading out for a night on the town.
Fitness Center
Fitness center
Running trail On Marginal Road
DISCOVER CLEVELAND
Average Temperature for June 63°-77°
Health and Safety
We strongly encourage all FACTOR attendees to be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will not be required to attend.
The use of masks is encouraged if you are immunocompromised, otherwise, to be used at your discretion.
MIB Agents is proud to partner with these organizations in our mission to Make It Better. Your company can Make It Better, too, please contact Ann Graham at ann@mibagents.org for partnership opportunities
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Why Attend
Cause Connection
FACTOR connects families & osteosarcoma professionals.
Cause Collaboration
Bringing researchers, clinicians, surgeons and caregivers together.
Cause A Cure
Create a bridge between the osteosarcoma medical and patient community to overcome challenges and create solutions.
“The FACTOR Conference is unique in that it brings together parents, patient advocates, providers, the scientific community and others to share common issues and research advances,and to remember our common struggles against osteosarcoma.”
FACTOR By the Numbers
1 Patient Panel (2023)
Venue
HOTEL CLEVELAND
24 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113
We are sold out of rooms at Hotel Cleveland. MIB Agents has secured a small room block at the Westin Cleveland Downtown. Please note room block closes on Friday, June 14th.
To reserve at the Westin, click here.
Discover Cleveland
Discover a bustling city with glittering skylines, but also surrounded by expansive green space. Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland offers a unique blend of history, culture, and innovation. Immerse yourself in the rich art scene, from the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art to the cutting-edge galleries in the buzzing Ohio City neighborhood. Indulge your taste buds with a culinary adventure, from upscale dining to local food markets serving up mouthwatering delights.
Explore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a shrine to music legends, and catch a live performance at Playhouse Square, the largest theater district outside of New York City. For sports enthusiasts, cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers or catch a Cleveland Guardians game at Progressive Field. From the iconic skyline to the friendly locals, Cleveland has something for everyone. Come discover the hidden gem of the Midwest and create unforgettable memories in Cleveland, Ohio's charming neighborhoods.
Discover hidden gems throughout the city, including diverse dining, unique attractions, historic arts, and entertainment.