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LE&RN Expands to 70 Centers of Excellence

LE&RN is proud to announce an incredible milestone: 70 Centers of Excellence in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphatic Diseases! These Centers form a geographically diverse network offering multidisciplinary clinical care and services for individuals and families affected by lymphatic diseases. Spanning 20 countries, these Centers are improving the quality of life and addressing critical health care disparities worldwide. Learn more at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/centers-of-excellence.

Lymphatic Horizons: A 2025 Update

Join Stanford University and LE&RN on February 21, for Lymphatic Horizons: A 2025 Update. Following the 2024 Lymphatic Summit, the world has experienced an exciting year of advances in lymphatic science, clinical care, and research funding. This year’s event will feature an overview of lymphatic horizons, featuring insights into lymphedema (LE) therapeutics, biomedical technology, the veno-lymphatic connection, the role of lymphatics in brain diseases, and many additional exciting topics. Register at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/.

Save the Date: World Lymphedema Day 2025

Join us on March 6 to celebrate 10 years of World Lymphedema Day (WLD)—a global movement raising awareness about lymphatic diseases. Visit https://lymphaticnetwork.org/wld/ to watch the inspiring 2025 WLD Video and plan your live or virtual event. Your event can be simple or elaborate. Amplify your voice to express the change you want to see in the world—a world where lymphatic diseases are a global priority.

Lymphatic Forum 2025: Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum

LE&RN and the North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO) are pleased to sponsor the upcoming Lymphatic Forum 2025 (LF2025), Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum, on June 12–14, in Chicago, IL. LF2025 is the sixth iteration of this biennial event that brings together researchers from around the world to present and discuss studies of lymphatics in health and disease. Register at https://lymphaticforum.org/.

Refer Your Patients to the LE&RN Global Registry for Lymphatic Diseases™

The mission of the upgraded LE&RN Global Registry for Lymphatic Diseases is to establish the world’s most comprehensive patient-centered registry to inspire ground-breaking research, expedite the development of treatment options, and establish a path leading to the cure for lymphatic diseases (LD). As dedicated lymphatic researchers and health care providers, your patients’ participation in the registry is crucial for accelerating breakthroughs. Encourage them to enroll today at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/ldregistry and be an integral part of pioneering research that holds the promise of transforming the landscape of lymphatics. Everyone living with LDs, including primary and secondary LE, lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies, is welcome to join. Parents or guardians can also grant permission for their children to enroll.

Connect with the LE&RN Resource Center

The LE&RN Resource Center (LRC) is a complimentary global support service to assist the lymphatic community in navigating the complexities of LD, including LE, lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies. We serve people living with LDs and their families, caretakers, and health care providers. The LRC can help find specialized care through the Centers of Excellence network, locate certified LE therapists, and provide educational resources. We encourage you to connect with the LRC and to refer your patients and colleagues. Visit the LRC at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/resource-center. Contact us at 1-855-378-8163 or LRC@lymphaticnetwork.org.

Did You Know There Are Over 100 Hours of Free Education in the LE&RN Symposium Library?

Explore over 100 hours of free education in LE&RN’s Symposium Library. Stay informed about upcoming symposiums by subscribing to LE&RN’s eNews at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/subscribe and watch all symposium recordings for free at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/symposium-series.