Lymphatics

Lymphatic vessels are responsible for draining interstitial fluid from tissues and for transporting immune cells to lymph nodes to maintain the body’s immune surveillance. Lymphatic vessels also facilitate the dissemination of cancer cells from a primary tumor to regional lymph nodes. Our lab is focused on understanding the physical and molecular components of lymphatic lymphatic vessel function, lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis. Through the use of our novel imaging technologies and animal models, we are answering timely questions that can lead to the development of treatments for lymphatic metastasis and lymphedema.