Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum
The Lymphatic Forum 2023 (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. This year’ s event will address the significant role and functions of the lymphatic system in the various organs of the human body.
The program revolves around the general theme: The Lymphatic System in Health and Disease – Role of the lymphatics in organ-specific functions and dysfunctions and incorporates general sessions where the lymphatic system will be discussed across organs (Development, Function & Drainage, Cancer & Metastasis, Immunity & Infection) and concurrent sessions where the role of the lymphatics will be addressed in the context of specific organs or tissues (Skin, Lung & Airway, Heart & Vasculature, Liver & Kidney, GI Tract, Brain). Each session will include presentations by invited speakers and short presentations selected from abstracts.
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Organizing Committee
Pierre-Yves von der Weid – University of Calgary
Shan Liao – University of Calgary
Spencer Gibson – University of Alberta
Jan Kitajewski – University of Illinois at Chicago
J. Brandon Dixon – Georgia Institute of Technology
Stanley Rockson – Stanford University
Miikka Vikkula – Université catholique de Louvain
Carrie Shawber – Columbia University Medical Center
William Repicci – Co-organizer – President and CEO, LE&RN
Scientific Advisory Committee
David Zawieja –Texas A&M
Mihaela Skobe – Mount Sinai
Catherine Martel – Montreal Heart Institute
Timothy Padera – Massachusetts General Hospital
Ebba Brakenhielm – Inserm Rouen
Amy Tian – Stanford University
Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13HL168860 from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
