MARCH – Lymphedema Awareness Month
Special Event – In honour of Lymphedema Awareness Month
Presented by Bauerfeind, LAQ’s Diamond Sponsor for 2026.

What Makes Lymphedema React: From Research to Quality of Life

A conversation with Dr. Spencer Gibson, distinguished Canadian lymphedema researcher

Interview hosted (and translated live) by Marie-Eve Letellier, PhD in Rehabilitation
March 19, 2026 at noon | ZOOM (in English and French) | Free event – Registration required

Lymphedema evolves within a complex biological environment. But what does it actually respond to? Which factors influence inflammation and the progression of chronic swelling? And how can scientific advances concretely improve quality of life? The most recent research on the cellular environment of lymphedema explores, among other areas, the impact of metabolic and nutritional factors, while other studies focus on potential targeted therapeutic approaches.

During this exceptional event, Dr. Spencer Gibson, Principal Investigator at the University of Alberta and Dianne and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders, will share key findings from his work and explain how fundamental research may ultimately translate into beneficial strategies for people living with lymphedema, lipedema, or chronic edema.

The interview will be guided by Marie-Eve Letellier, PhD in Rehabilitation, certified chronic edema therapist, clinician-researcher and skilled communicator, who will provide live translation while also helping translate complex scientific concepts into language that is clear and meaningful for patients. Our goal: to make this discussion accessible, balanced and practical, while also providing useful insight for healthcare professionals.

At the heart of this conversation:
• Which biological and environmental factors influence chronic swelling?
• Where does translational research currently stand?
• How can we distinguish solid scientific advances from premature solutions?

Please note: Dr. Gibson will not offer personalized medical advice, but will share general insights from his research, along with a critical perspective on their potential application.

Presented with the support of Bauerfeind, LAQ’s Diamond Sponsor for 2026.

Free event for all – Registration required
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mqCh-0mBSzShLjx906p5hA

Event recordings are reserved for LAQ members.

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Live access to the group is free and open to everyone. However, to view the recording after the session, you must be a member in good standing of the LAQ AND registered for the meeting.

As a member, you receive one year of access to:
• This recording and all future recordings
• Exclusive members-only resources
• The digital L’info AQL magazine, in English
• The printed Pathways magazine

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This event is made possible thanks to the dedication of volunteer therapists and the Lymphedema Association of Québec (LAQ), which supports individuals living with or at risk of lymphedema, lipo-lymphedema, and lipedema, while raising awareness among healthcare professionals about their reality.