ILF2025 Keynote Speaker Announcement

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wei F. Chen, Dr. Kristiana Gordon, and Dr. Stanley G. Rockson as keynote speakers who will be joining us in Niagara Falls this October for the 12th International Lymphedema Framework Conference.

Join us as these esteemed leaders share their invaluable insights, innovations, and vision for the future of lymphedema management. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from three of the foremost experts in the field.

Dr. Wei F. Chen, MD, FACS, is a distinguished surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S., renowned for his expertise in reconstructive microsurgery and supermicrosurgery. As a pioneer in lymphedema surgery, he has developed innovative techniques now adopted globally at leading medical centers. His groundbreaking research has linked Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to "lymphedema of the brain," offering new hope to patients with previously intractable conditions.

Dr. Kristiana Gordon, MBBS, FRCP, CLT, MD(Res), FHEA, is a Consultant in Dermatology and Lymphovascular Medicine. She is a Foeldi-certified lymphoedema therapist and the Clinical Lead of the Lymphoedema Service at St George’s Hospital in London, U.K. where her team cares for thousands of patients with lymphoedema and lipoedema. She has completed her doctorate in the genetics of primary lymphoedema and imaging of the lymphatic system. Dr Gordon continues to pursue her research interests in the rapidly evolving fields of lymphovascular medicine and lipoedema.

Dr. Stanley G. Rockson, MD is the Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine in the U.S. He has been involved in numerous clinical trials researching various aspects of lymphatic disease, vascular biology and cardiovascular medicine. His basic research involves the investigation of disease pathogenesis and identification of biomarkers of lymphatic diseases, as well as research into molecular and pharmacologic therapeutics.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE:

NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The Scientific Committee of the 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference invites abstract submissions for presentation at their 2025 Conference to be held October 23 - 25, 2025 in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. The Scientific Committee is Co-Chaired by Dr. David Keast (Canada) and Jane M. Armer, RN, PhD, FAAN (USA).

The ILF provides a supportive conference environment for graduate students, lymphedema clinicians, and researchers. We encourage both new and experienced presenters to submit an abstract that showcases work being done in lymphedema research or clinical practice. Submissions are not limited to research-based abstracts. If you have a special interest in a relevant topic or have a special case study, we encourage you to submit and share your work with your colleagues.

⏰️ Deadline for submission: Friday, February 28, 2025

📣 Notification of acceptance: Week of March 24, 2025

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Register Now for the 12th International Lymphedema Conference

We are pleased to offer an Early Bird Registration discount until March 31, 2025. After this date, please note that registration rates will be subject to a price increase.

Professional Full 3-Day Registration (Early Bird): $695

Professional Single Day Registration (Early Bird): $325

Patient Full 2-Day Registration (Early Bird): $325

The professional registration fee is for the full, 3-day event (Oct 23-25). A single day rate is also offered for delegates wishing to attend any one conference day.

A special, 2-day Patient Event will take place on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. Our Scientific Committee is currently developing program content specifically for both lymphedema and lipedema patients.

Exempt Medical Compression Garments from Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs: An Update

We're at 1,250+ Signatures—Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has signed our petition against the threat of harmful tariffs affecting the Canadian lymphatic community. Your support is making a difference!

We’re now at 1,250+ signatures across our English and French petitions—an incredible milestone! But we need to keep pushing. The more signatures we gather, the louder our voices will be when advocating for change.

Take the next step: Please share this petition with your networks—friends, family, colleagues, and social media circles. Every signature brings us closer to ensuring fair access to essential medical supplies for lymphedema patients.

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