Session 9: Research Review and Future Directions Road Mapping

September 12, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 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) — Dr. Thomas Wright
12:55 PM — Newest Basic Research Insights into Lipedema — Prof. Julia Groß, Prof. Tim J Schulz
1:10 PM — Quantifying Lipedema Using Near-Infrared Light Spectroscopy with the Intention of Diagnosis — Thomas Kristof Kedra
1:25 PM — Lipedema Foundation — Tools and Resources — Stephanie Galia
1:40 PM — Future Directions: Research and planning discussion — Moderated by Stephanie Galia of the Lipedema Foundation

Speakers

Stephanie Galia

Associate Director, Special Projects, Lipedema Foundation
Dr. Thomas Wright M.D., F.A.C.PH., R.V.T.

Dr. Thomas Wright M.D., F.A.C.PH., R.V.T.

Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Specialist

Katrina Njie

LPN - person with lived experience

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