Submit an Abstract

Share Your Expertise with the Lymphatic Community

The National Lymphedema Network invites clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders to submit abstracts for consideration in upcoming educational programs and webinars. We welcome proposals that reflect innovation, clinical excellence, and mission-aligned insights across all aspects of lymphatic care.

This is an opportunity to contribute to conversations that support learning, strengthen clinical practice, and elevate care across the lymphatic community. Whether you are presenting new research, sharing practical treatment approaches, or offering interdisciplinary perspectives, your submission can help inform and inspire others in the field.

Topics of Interest for 2026

We welcome abstracts on a wide range of topics related to lymphatic care, education, and clinical practice, including but not limited to:

  • Elevating wound care
  • Managing lower extremity lymphedema post-oncology
  • Pediatric lymphedema and vascular anomalies
  • Creating a successful private practice in lymphedema
  • New research
  • Exercise
  • Lymphatic education for non-CLTs
  • Advanced hands-on sessions

What We’re Looking For

Evidence-Based Content

Preference is given to content that is evidence-based, inclusive, and applicable to diverse audiences across the lymphatic community.

Clear Learning Objectives

Abstracts should clearly outline the topic, learning objectives, and relevance to lymphedema care.

Practical and Innovative Perspectives

Presentations may include clinical case studies, research findings, treatment innovations, or interdisciplinary approaches.

Supporting Meaningful Educational Programming

NLN reviews submitted abstracts with an emphasis on educational value, relevance to lymphatic care, and alignment with the organization’s mission. The goal is to build programming that is informative, practical, and meaningful for a range of audiences across the community.

Selected speakers will be contacted with next steps and scheduling options after the review process is complete.

Complete Submission Requirements can be viewed here.

Help Shape Upcoming NLN Education

Share your expertise and contribute to educational programs that support clinicians, advance learning, and strengthen care across the lymphatic community.

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