Welcome Remarks
The organizers open the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026 Clinical Symposium, introducing this year's focus on lipedema and the program ahead.
Speakers: Dhruv Singhal, MD (United States) William Repicci, MA (United States) Sumner Slavin, MD (United States) Philipp Kruppa, MD (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Lipedema: What Do We Know and Where Are We Going?
An overview of the current understanding of lipedema and the open questions shaping where research and clinical care are headed.
Speaker: Aaron Weldon Aday, MD, MSc (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Diagnosing Lipedema: Beyond the Status Quo
A look at how lipedema is diagnosed today and how diagnostic approaches can move beyond current practice.
Speaker: Robert J. Damstra, MD, PhD (Netherlands)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Adipose Stem Cells and Lipedema: Drivers of Dysfunctional Adipose Tissue?
An examination of the role adipose stem cells may play in driving the dysfunctional fat tissue seen in lipedema.
Speaker: Sara Al-Ghadban, PhD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Defining the Molecular Signature of Lipedema as a Biomarker and Potential Therapeutic Target
Work toward defining a molecular signature of lipedema, with potential use as a diagnostic biomarker and a therapeutic target.
Speaker: Tara Karnezis, PhD (Australia)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Dissecting the Genetic Architecture of Lipedema
An exploration of the genetic factors underlying lipedema and what they reveal about the condition.
Speaker: Pia Ostergaard, PhD (United Kingdom)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Imaging and Deep-Phenotyping of Lipedema: Observations from Bedside to the Microscope
Imaging and deep-phenotyping findings in lipedema, connecting clinical observations at the bedside with what is seen under the microscope.
Speaker: Rachelle Crescenzi, PhD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Utilizing Bioimpedance Spectroscopy to Understand Lipedema Diagnosis in Comparison to Lymphedema and Obesity
How bioimpedance spectroscopy can help distinguish lipedema from lymphedema and obesity in the diagnostic process.
Speakers: Louise Koelmeyer, PhD (Australia) Belinda Thompson
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
BATOLISA Study: Basic Toolbox for Lipedema Assessment
Results from the BATOLISA study and its basic toolbox for the clinical assessment of lipedema.
Speaker: Jean-Paul Belgrado, PhD (Italy)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
JOBST Lymphatic Research Grant Presentation
Presentation of the JOBST Lymphatic Research Grant at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026.
Speaker: Astrid Riebeling
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Lymphatic Function and Anatomy in Lipedema: Insights from Indocyanine Green Lymphography
What indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography reveals about lymphatic function and anatomy in people with lipedema.
Speaker: Eva M. Sevick-Muraca, PhD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Understanding Hyperalgesia Response Within Lipedema-Affected Tissue
An investigation of the heightened pain sensitivity (hyperalgesia) found in lipedema-affected tissue.
Speaker: Joseph Rutkowski, PhD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Identification of Lipedema Pain-Specific Sensory Measures as a Basis for Future Diagnostics
Identifying sensory measures specific to lipedema pain that could form the basis of future diagnostic tools.
Speaker: Tim Hucho, PhD (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Health-Related Stigma, Perceived Social Support, and Their Role in Quality of Life Among Women with Lipedema
How health-related stigma and perceived social support relate to quality of life among women living with lipedema.
Speaker: Johanna Falck, PhD (Sweden)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Lipedema and Pain: What Is the Role of the Psyche?
An exploration of the psychological dimensions of pain in lipedema.
Speaker: Gabriele Erbacher, MSc (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
The Role of Obesity in Lipedema
An examination of how obesity relates to and interacts with lipedema.
Speaker: Tobias Bertsch, MD (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
What Do We Know About Diet for Lipedema?
A review of the current evidence on diet and nutrition in the management of lipedema.
Speaker: Andrzej Szuba, MD, PhD (Poland)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Medical and Surgical Weight Loss for the Management of Lipedema
The role of medical and surgical weight-loss approaches in managing lipedema.
Speaker: Amanda G. Powell, MD
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Effect of Weight Loss on Adipose Tissue Remodeling and Metabolic Function in Women with Lipedema
How weight loss affects adipose tissue remodeling and metabolic function in women with lipedema.
Speaker: Vincenza Cifarelli, PhD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Impact of GLP-1 Agonists on Lipedema Tissue Stress
The impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on stress in lipedema tissue.
Speaker: Leopoldo M. Cobos Salinas, MD (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 1, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Welcome Remarks
Opening remarks for Day 2 of the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026 Clinical Symposium, focused on conservative management and surgical treatment of lipedema.
Speakers: Ad Hendrickx, PT, PhD (Netherlands) Mojtaba Ghods, MD (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Enhancing Self-Management
A comprehensive needs assessment aimed at improving self-management support for people with lipedema.
Speaker: Lise Maren Kloosterman, PhD (Netherlands)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Living with Lipedema: Self-Management Techniques
Practical self-management techniques for living with lipedema.
Speaker: Siobhan Huggins, Research Specialist (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Multimodal Manual Therapy, Compression, Exercise, and Education Interventions for Women with Lipedema
A multimodal approach combining manual therapy, compression, exercise and education for women with lipedema.
Speaker: Paula M.C. Donahue, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Physio- and Movement Therapy for Lipedema
The role of physiotherapy and movement therapy in the conservative management of lipedema.
Speaker: Ad Hendrickx, PT, PhD (Netherlands)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Lipedema Reduction Surgery: Concepts, Techniques, and Outcomes
Core concepts, surgical techniques and outcomes in lipedema reduction surgery.
Speaker: Arin K. Greene, MD, MMSc (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Power-Assisted Liposuction: Differences Between Lipedema and Lymphedema Surgery
How power-assisted liposuction differs when used to treat lipedema versus lymphedema.
Speaker: Håkan Brorson, MD, PhD (Sweden)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Power-Assisted Liposuction: Practical Tips and Techniques
Practical tips and techniques for performing power-assisted liposuction in lipedema reduction surgery.
Speaker: Philipp Kruppa, MD (Germany)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Tumescent Local Anesthesia in Lipedema Reduction Surgery: Lessons Learned
Lessons learned from using tumescent local anesthesia in lipedema reduction surgery.
Speaker: Thomas F. Wright, MD, FACP, FAVLS, RVT (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
To WAL or Not to WAL? The Role of Water-Assisted Liposuction in Lipedema Reduction Surgery
Weighing the role of water-assisted liposuction (WAL) in lipedema reduction surgery.
Speaker: Ashwin Poolapalli Reddy, MD (Norway)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
RCTs in Lipedema Reduction Surgery: An Update
An update on randomized controlled trials in lipedema reduction surgery.
Speaker: Hildur Skuladottir, MD, PhD (Norway)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.
Care for Lipedema Around the World: Panel Discussion
An international panel compares how lipedema is recognized, diagnosed and treated in different countries and health systems.
Panelists: Sandro Michelini, MD (Italy) Rachelle Crescenzi, PhD (United States) Ad Hendrickx, PT, PhD (Netherlands) Stanley Rockson Jonathan Kartt, MA (United States) Philipp Kruppa, MD (Germany) Tobias Bertsch, MD (Germany) Susan A. O'Hara, PMP (United States)
Recorded at the Boston Lymphatic Symposium 2026, Clinical Symposium Day 2, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Merck Laboratories in Boston, MA.