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Save the Date for FACTOR 2026
FACTOR 2026 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.
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FACTOR 2025 agenda Preview
Preview FACTOR AgendaScientific GlossaryThursday, June 26
FACTOR Family Welcome Reception Hosted by Family Funds 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Welcome Reception 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Dinner at Lucky H's 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Speaker Dinner (invite only) at Laurel Brasserie & Bar 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, June 27
Breakfast 7:00am - 7:45am
General Session 8:00am - 5:15pm
Wellness Track including: Morning Gentle Breathwork & Yoga, Salsa Dance Class, Nail Art, Flower Arranging and Sound Bath
Cocktails and Poster Session 5:15pm - 6:00pm
FACTOR Formal 6:45pm - 10:00pm (Dinner, dancing and a silent auction)
Saturday, June 28
Breakfast 7:00am - 7:45am
General Session 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wellness Track including: Morning Fun Run, Morning Gentle Breathwork & Yoga, Let's Write Warrior Mail, Nail Art, Flower Arranging and Sound Bath
FACTOR 2025 will feature a dynamic lineup of sessions designed to advance osteosarcoma research and foster collaboration between scientists, clinicians, and patients. Highlights include:
7 Scientific Panels
Biological Drivers Of Osteosarcoma
Clinical Trials
Collaborative Data Ecosystems
Integrative Approaches To Advancing Osteosarcoma Immunotherapies
Mechanisms Of Resistance And Evolution
Precision Medicine
Tumor Heterogeneity And Microenvironment Interactions
2 Panels connecting patients and scientists through shared experiences and research funding:
Patient Panel
OutSmarting Osteosarcoma 2025 Grant Program Award Presentations
2 Scientific Breakout Sessions:
SARC and Other Sarcoma mentorship and coaching for young investigators in sarcoma research.
During this session, SARC and Panelists will discuss efforts to develop talent and mentor individuals who are interested in an academic career in sarcoma. Young Investigators will understand the sarcoma landscape of how to navigate and make connections within the sarcoma community, including the development of clinical trials, engagement of advocacy groups, CTEP sarcoma structure, and basic science labs.
We will discuss:
1) How to select mentors and mentorships
2) Funding for these opportunities and
3) Support from Local cancer centers
CURE-OS Working Group: A blueprint for translating single cell discoveries into better osteosarcoma treatments
Join us for an open forum on advancing single-cell research into clinical care for osteosarcoma patients. As part of the international CURE-OS working group, we will review evolving recommendations on using single-cell technologies to study intra-tumoral heterogeneity (ITH) and the tumor microenvironment (TME) and discuss strategies for translating these insights into personalized treatments.
Topics include:
1) Key components of osteosarcoma tumors and their implications for treatment
2) Maximizing the impact of future research studies
3) Overcoming barriers to clinical implementation.
This interactive session is open to all and aims to foster collaboration, refine research priorities, and accelerate progress in the treatment of osteosarcoma.
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.
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 this simple step:
1) Purchase a Luminaria on on our F25 Luminaria order form and
provide your OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel's name and photo.
If you would like your Luminaria shipped to you after our FACTOR conference ends,
please make sure to select"1 Luminaria + Shipping Post-FACTOR" from the options.
Email Linda@MIBAgents.org with any questions.
Please note the deadline to place your Luminaria order is Friday, June 13.
Bereavement Session- Healing Hearts
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.
This year's Retreat will take place in two 90 minute sessions:
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
SESSION LEAD BY: LORI KRAUSE
Lori Krause is a life coach with a focus on grief as well as end of life. A hospice-trained grief facilitator for both adults and children, Lori is an INELDA-trained End of Life Doula and has her professional coaching credential (PCC) with the ICF as an End of Life and Grief Coach. Lori has 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 two years
- 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, and stress management 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 25th
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
Stay tuned for more information on future Mingles!
FACTOR Team
Bronwen Greene
Karen Marsh
Linda Chelsky
Nichole Beutlich
Roberta Lehrman
FAQs
The Hilton Columbus at Easton offers valet parking at $30 per day and self-parking at $12.
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 our donors. FACTOR registration fees are waived for those attending HQ.
YES! Special rates are available at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. Click here to reserve your room.
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Register for FACTOR
Register by February 28th to secure discounted rate!
Early Bird FACTOR Pass: $340
Hotel Reservations
Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
FACTOR 2026 Hotel
MIB Agents has secured a room block at the Hilton Columbus hotel.
Please click on the button below to reserve your hotel room.
Please email Sarah@MIBagents.org with any questions.
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
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Hero Sponsor
JAB TRAVEL SPONSOR
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Supporting Sponsor
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 (2025)
