2nd European Lymphatic Symposium
ELS2027
Date:
April 15-17, 2027
Venue:
Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Basic Medical Science Center (EOK)
1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó street 37-47.
The official conference flyer is available here.
Welcome to ELS2027!
The 2nd European Lymphatic Symposium 2027 (ELS2027) will bring together leading international scientists working at the forefront of lymphatic vascular research. The 2.5-day meeting will provide a focused forum for presenting new discoveries and fostering discussion among scientists studying the development, function, and disease-related roles of the lymphatic vasculature.
The invited speakers represent a broad range of expertise within the field. Sessions will highlight advances in lymphatic vessel development and endothelial cell biology, including the molecular regulation of lymphangiogenesis, vascular remodeling, and endothelial signaling. Additional presentations will focus on organ-specific lymphatic systems, exploring the roles of lymphatics in tissues such as the cardiovascular system, kidneys, skin, and other organs, as well as their contribution to tissue homeostasis and regeneration.
A major topic of the symposium will be the interaction between lymphatic vessels and the immune system, including lymphatic regulation of inflammation and immune cell trafficking. The program will also address lymphatic involvement in cancer and the tumor microenvironment, with discussions on tumor-associated lymphangiogenesis, lymphatic-mediated metastasis, and therapeutic targeting of lymphatic pathways. Complementary perspectives will include lymphatic metabolism, vascular signaling, and translational approaches aimed at understanding and treating lymphatic-related diseases.
In addition to invited lectures, the conference will feature 16 selected short talks and poster sessions, primarily presented by early-career researchers. These presentations will provide young investigators with the opportunity to present their work and contribute actively to the scientific discussion.
In summary, the meeting will serve as a dynamic platform for presenting cutting-edge research and engaging in in-depth discussions that foster collaborations among scientists across vascular biology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and translational research.
If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail: lymphaticsymposium2027@semmelweis.hu
We look forward to welcoming you to Budapest in April 2027.
The Organizing committee
Zoltán Jakus, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Cornelia Halin, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Karina Yaniv, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel and HI-TAC, Germany
Taija Mäkinen, University of Helsinki & Wihuri Research Institute, Finland
Tanya Petrova, University of Lausanne & Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Switzerland