Mapping the Human Lymphatic System in Detail
Multi-scale Spatial Mapping of Human Lymphatic Vessels
This project is creating a detailed map of the human lymphatic system to better understand conditions like lymphedema.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11161596 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people, especially cancer survivors, experience lymphatic diseases like lymphedema, but our understanding of the human lymphatic system is not complete. This project aims to build the first comprehensive map of the human lymphatic system. Researchers will collect tiny lymphatic vessels from healthy individuals and use advanced 3D imaging and molecular analysis to see them in incredible detail. This detailed map will help us better understand how the lymphatic system works and what goes wrong in diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants for contributing samples would be healthy individuals interested in advancing our understanding of human anatomy.
Not a fit: Patients with existing lymphatic diseases would not directly receive treatment from this mapping effort, but future treatments may arise from this foundational knowledge.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this detailed map could lead to a much better understanding of lymphatic diseases, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for conditions like lymphedema.
How similar studies have performed: A comprehensive human lymphatic system map does not currently exist, making this a novel and foundational effort.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singhal, Dhruv — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Singhal, Dhruv
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 below.