Exploring Lymphatic Vascular Functions in Health and Disease

The 2026 edition of the Lymphatics GRC will bring together researchers exploring the development, organ-specific functions, and disease-related roles of the lymphatic vessels. The sessions will focus on mechanistic insights into lymphatic vessel formation, remodeling, mechanotransduction and function across various tissues, including intestine, meninges, lymphoid organs and tumor microenvironment. Advancements in experimental models, such as in vivo imaging, organoids, and engineered lymphatic networks, will provide new perspectives on lymphatic contributions to immunity, metabolism, and cancer progression. A key emphasis will be on translational applications, with a focus on lymphatic-targeted therapies for cancer, lymphedema, inflammatory diseases, neurological disorders and lymphatic drug delivery. The conference will continue to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among vascular biologists, immunologists, cancer researchers, and clinicians. Through presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, the conference will offer a dynamic platform to explore emerging trends in lymphatic vascular biology.