Lymphatic Forum

The Lymphatic Forum, held in Harrisburg, United States, is a significant event that brings together leading researchers and practitioners in the field of lymphatic education and research. This forum is co-sponsored by the Lymphatic Education and Research Network and features a lineup of esteemed speakers including Jerry Breslin from the University of South Florida, Kathleen Caron from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Michael Dellinger from UT Southwestern Medical Center, Hasina Outtz Reed from Weil Cornell Medical Center, Joshua Scallan from the University of South Florida, and Sathish Srinivasan from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

The event will feature a keynote lecture by Tatiana Petrova from the University of Lausanne, focusing on the intricate topic of organ-specific lymphatic vascular specialization. Participants can expect six 15-minute presentations chosen from submitted abstracts that delve into various aspects of lymphatic research, including the role of lymphatics in human disease and regenerative medicine, and the impact of genetics on diagnosis and treatment for individuals with primary lymphatic anomalies.

Additionally, there will be five 5-minute presentations highlighting outstanding poster abstracts, as well as a presentation on the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists to improve the pumping capacity of collecting lymphatics in cases of secondary lymphedema. This forum aims to foster collaboration and dialogue among scholars and clinicians dedicated to advancing the understanding of lymphatic health and disease.