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Lymphatic Forum 2023, June 13–17
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN) and the North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO) are pleased to sponsor the upcoming Lymphatic Forum 2023 (LF2023), Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum at The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada, hosted by the University of Calgary. LF2023 is the fifth iteration of this biennial event that brings together researchers from around the world to present and discuss studies of lymphatics in health and disease. Visit https://lymphaticforum.org/ for more information.
June Is Lipedema Awareness Month
Lipedema Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness worldwide about the critical need for research, diagnostics, treatments, and a cure. Lipedema is one of many forms of edema. In medical terminology, “edema” means “swelling.” For people living with lipedema, the swelling is caused by an overgrowth of adipocytes that are normally found in a layer of the skin. These cells grow abnormally in size and number, causing pain, bruising, and limited mobility. The cause of lipedema remains unknown, and no diagnostic tests are available. LE&RN urges the lymphatic community to elevate lipedema as a global priority. Read Lipedema Frequently Asked Questions to learn more at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/living-with-lymphedema/faqs-about-lipedema/.
LE&RN Symposium Series
LE&RN provides complementary access to live high-quality information from experts around the world through our symposium series. Register at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/ to join us for Genital Lymphedema: The Basics Everyone Should Know, presented by Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, on June 28. To watch all past symposium recordings, visit https://lymphaticnetwork.org/symposium-series.
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health's First-Ever Broad Agency Announcement
Do you have an innovative tool, technology, or platform that you want to develop but do not yet have the funds or preliminary data to apply for traditional grants? If the answer is yes, then this is your funding mechanism. No pilot data are required. Applicants are to submit a three-page proposal abstract. Promising submissions will be subsequently requested to submit a full proposal. Multiple awards will be given with no limit on funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 2024. Learn more at https://arpa-h.gov/engage/baa/.
Dr. Melissa Aldrich Represented LE&RN at Addressing Health Disparities Livestream for Chronic Disease Day 2023 Campaign
Dr. Aldrich, LE&RN Board Member, joined leading patient advocacy nonprofits, federal health agency leaders, and congressional representatives to offer insights and initiatives to improve access to care and health outcomes for all. Click here to watch the public discussion on health disparities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi6ewGSwQyA&t=15s.
William Repicci
President and CEO
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)