Draft:Lymphatic Education & Research Network

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Lymphatic Education & Research Network

The Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit[1] organization that funds lymphatic disease medical research and provides public and medical professional education related to prevention and treatments for lymphedema, lipedema, lymphatic anomalies, and the continuum of lymphatic diseases. LE&RN was co-founded Stanley Rockson, M.D., a professor of lymphatic research and medicine at Stanford University in California[2]. It's current president and CEO is William Repicci[3]. Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates is the organization's global spokesperson[4].

Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN)
FormationJuly 23, 1998
FounderStanley Rockson, MD
Founded atNew York, New York
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
FieldsHealth
President & CEO
William Repicci (2012 - present)
Websitehttps://lymphaticnetwork.org/

Focus Areas

Research

In 2021, the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) received a three-year grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Chronic Disease Awareness Program[5] for a National Lymphedema Awareness Campaign[6]. As part of the campaign, in 2024 LE&RN produced a National Indicator Report on Cancer-Related Lymphedema assessing the current state of knowledge, care, and public health data concerning lymphedema in the United States.[7]

References

  1. ^ "This malady affects millions but is not well understood". deseretnews.com. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ^ Lustberg, ByCourtney SouthwickMedical ReviewerMaryam; M.D.; M.P.H. (2024-07-03). "Why Do Doctors Know So Little About Lymphedema?". HealthCentral. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Carmen Heredia (2019-10-23). "Compression Garments Can Ease Lymphedema. Covering Costs? Not So Easy". KFF Health News. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  4. ^ "Kathy Bates is figuring out how to live with lymphedema". NIH Medline Plus Magazine. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. ^ "She flew Black Hawks and battled cancer—now Col. Susan Fondy grapples with cuts to lymphedema research". The Cancer Letter. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. ^ "CDC Campaign Info | Lymphatic Education & Research Network". lymphaticnetwork.org. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  7. ^ "Addressing the Overlooked Epidemic of Cancer-Related Lymphedema". Breaking Cancer News. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
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