Lipedema Canada Conference 2026

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Session 9: Research Review and Future Directions Road Mapping

September 12, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

  • LipCan Conference
  • Treatments

About Session

A survey of the latest lipedema research and a discussion of priorities to guide future investigation and clinical care.

12:30 PM — Bridging the gap: Why evidence-informed practice matters to the lipedema patient — Katrina Njie LPN

12:40 PM — What the most recent literature says about Lipedema Reduction Surgery (LRS) — Thomas Wright, MD, FACP, FAVLS, RVT

12:55 PM — Newest Basic Research Insights into Lipedema — Dr. Katharina Morawitz, Dr. Sabrina Gohlke

1:15 PM — Quantifying Lipedema Using Near-Infrared Light Spectroscopy with the Intention of Diagnosis — Thomas Kedra, Evan Chow, and Noah Deniaud

Interactive Learning - Moderated discussion Q&A

Speakers

Thomas Kristof Kedra

Thomas Kristof Kedra

Co-Founder, CEO and President of KCD Medical, KCD Medical
Dr. Thomas Wright

Dr. Thomas Wright

Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Specialist
Katrina Njie

Katrina Njie

Patient Advocate
Dr. Sabrina Gohlke

Dr. Sabrina Gohlke

Lipedema Researcher at German Institute of Human Nutrition, German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke
Dr. Katharina Morawitz

Dr. Katharina Morawitz

Lipedema Researcher at Institute of Molecular Medicine at the Health and Medical University, Institute of Molecular Medicine at the Health and Medical University
Noah Deniaud

Noah Deniaud

Co-Founder and COO of KCD Medical
Evan Chow

Evan Chow

Co-Founder and CTO of KCD Medical

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