About

The Center for Lymphatic Immunobiology (CLI) seeks to bring together investigators throughout and outside of the University into transdisciplinary and collaborative groups focused on the immunobiology of the lymphatic vascular system and its cellular constituent, the lymphatic endothelial cell. The interactions of the lymphatics with microbes, immune cells, cancer cells, and vaccines, and the subsequent effects on local and systemic responses are a major area of focus of the CLI. 

The CLI seeks to provide infrastructure, resources, ideas, and connections to a collaborative group of investigators.  Researchers in many areas of investigation are sought for participation in this initiative.  Investigators in immunology, infectious diseases, human genetics, regenerative medicine, transplantation, and cancer likely have aspects to many of their projects and programs that are related to lymphatics. 

Mission

The primary mission of The Center for Lymphatic Immunobiology is to facilitate expanded study of the lymphatic vascular system, which is involved in such diverse immunologic activities and host responses such as infection, immunization, cancer, and hereditary and acquired lymphedema.  The CLI is engaging in activities to seed and nurture studies of the lymphatics and facilitate connections amongst researchers whose programs have applicability to lymphatics.  Additionally, the CLI will strive to increase awareness at the local, national, and international levels of the roles played by lymphatics in health and diverse diseases.

Call for Investigators

With the goal of building partnerships and collaborations, and advancing research on the lymphatic vascular system, we invite interested investigators to contact CLI Director Todd Reinhart regarding becoming a member of the CLI.  Anticipating that many investigators are working on lymphatic-related questions but don’t yet consider their work to be on lymphatics, all inquiries are welcome.