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2016 Sibling Research Summit

The Sibling Partnership for Advocacy, Research, and Care in Childhood Cancer (SPARCCC) and SuperSibs powered by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) are delighted to be hosting an interactive, breakthrough event - the 2016 Sibling Research Summit, on November 12-13, 2016 at Liberty Place in Philadelphia.

Agenda

Day One - Saturday - November 12, 2016

8:00 am

8:30 am

9:00 am

9:20 am

10:20 am

10:30 am

12:45 pm

1:30 pm

2:15 pm

4:30 pm

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

Continental Breakfast and Networking

Welcome Messages and Kickoff

Brief Introductions 

Sibling Panel - "Voices of Siblings by Siblings"

BREAK

Research Speed Presentations (3 slides / 5 minutes each) and Sibling Journey Mapping

LUNCH

White Paper Presentation - Research highlights summary

Facilitated Topic Breakouts and Debrief

1) Healthy and risky behaviors

2) Psychosocial adjustment and Post traumatic growth

3) Family functioning

4) Biological aspects of stress

5) Interventions - support groups, camps, schools, hospital and clinic

6) Bereavement

Open Space Discussion

Review, Preview, Close

DINNER

Day Two - Sunday - November 13, 2016

8:00 am

8:30 am

8:35 am

9:30 am

10:15 am

10:30 am

11:30 am

12:30 pm

1:00 pm+

Continental Breakfast and Networking

Welcome, Review and Preview

"Boulders and Diamonds" - Barriers and Best Practices

Best Practices of Academic and Community Partnering Model

BREAK

Collaborative Funding Opportunities and Awareness

WORKING LUNCH - Action Planning

Action Plan Declaration, Next Steps, Gratitude and Close

DEPARTURES

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