Dear Researchers and LE&RN Advocates,

We have news of enormous consequence to both researchers and the patient community. Thanks to lobbying efforts by LE&RN and its advocates, the Senate FY 2023 Appropriations bill includes “Lymphatic Diseases” and “Lymphedema” as diseases eligible for

My name is Jennifer Kanyuch and I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in Grass Valley, CA.  I graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a PT Assistant degree from Central Ohio Technical College.  I currently work in an outpatient PT clinic, which specializes in

My name is Jenna Bauman and I am an orthopedic physical therapist working in the small town of Newberg, OR, just outside of Portland. I graduated from Pacific University with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018 and went on to complete an orthopedic manual residency in Seattle, WA in

My name is Stephanie Baker and I live in Chattanooga, TN with my husband, 3 year old son, and Australian Shepherd mix. I graduated from Emory University with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy and have been a physical therapist for 12 years. I’ve spent most of my career working in hospitals and

Photo: Aurora Liu (center) and friends with the Red Cross Society of China distributing lymphedema handbooks

One of most gratifying aspects of my role at LE&RN is getting to meet incredible people from around the world who show remarkable dedication, ingenuity, and brilliance on behalf of

Dear Mr. Repicci,

…We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with LE&RN, the lymphatics research community, and those affected by lymphatics diseases in building a blueprint to further define a structure aligning with the concept of a national commission for lymphatics research. Through a

About suffering they were never wrong,
The Old Masters: how well they understood
Its human position; how it takes place
While someone else is eating or opening a window
or just walking dully along… by W.H. Auden (1938)

Dear LE&RN Supporting Members and other allies,

The poem above was

Dear LE&RN Supporting Members and other allies,

On March 10th, the Senate voted 68-31 to pass an omnibus bill that will fund federal government agencies for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022. The House passed the measure the previous day. The bill is now on President Biden’s desk.
 
Why is

By William Repicci, President & CEO of LE&RN

At a recent staff meeting, we discussed the emotional impact on those who live with lymphatic diseases (LDs). This includes lymphedema (LE), lipedema, lymphatic malformations (LM) or vascular anomalies. One thing was clear: most doctors know