The 2026 Boston Lymphatic Symposium – A Focus on Lipedema: Bridging Gaps will be held in February 2026 in Boston. Organized by the Boston Lymphatic Center – a joint program of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital – in partnership with the Lymphatic Education & Research Network, the event highlights the latest advances in lipedema research and care.
The program includes two clinical days and one patient day, exploring the molecular basis, lymphatic involvement, and clinical management of lipedema through both medical and psychosocial perspectives.
A key theme is interdisciplinary collaboration among therapists, physicians, and surgeons. International experts and organizations such as the Lymphatic Education & Research Network, Lipedema World Alliance, and International Lipoedema Association will contribute to the program.
Building on six successful previous editions, the symposium continues to bridge gaps in research, practice, and patient advocacy.
