A conference focused on the lymphatic system in health and disease
Official title: The Lymphatic Forum 2025
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-11074233 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Lymphatic Forum 2025 is a friendly gathering where scientists from all over the world come together to share new ideas about how the lymphatic system works and how it affects our health, which could lead to better treatments for conditions related to this important system.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | January 8, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $30,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL178275-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074233 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions affecting the lymphatic system, such as lymphedema or cancer metastasis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the lymphatic system may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Lymphatic Forum 2025 is a conference that gathers researchers from around the world to discuss the lymphatic system's role in health and disease. This event aims to enhance understanding of how the lymphatic system functions, including its involvement in fluid transport, immune response, and lipid metabolism. By sharing the latest findings and methodologies, the conference seeks to foster collaboration and innovation in the study of lymphatics. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in treatments and understanding of conditions related to the lymphatic system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and understanding of diseases related to the lymphatic system.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on similar topics have successfully advanced knowledge and collaboration in the field, indicating a positive trend in research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kume, Tsutomu — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kume, Tsutomu
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.