Doctors' Notes: Lymphatic System

Doctors' Notes: Lymphatic System

From What's Up Docs? by BBC Radio 4

May 26, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 145

About this episode

The episode discusses the lymphatic system and recent advancements in lymphoedema research with Professor Kristiana Gordon.

Chris and Xand continue their conversation about the lymphatic system with Professor Kristiana Gordon, a Consultant in Dermatology and Lymphovascular Medicine. The docs ask about the growing field of lymphoedema research and how our understanding of the lymphatic system has developed in recent years. They also explore primary lymphoedema, a condition caused by genetic errors that can affect children and young people, and ask what advances in understanding its underlying causes might mean for the development of new treatments. If you’d like to share your thoughts on this or any other topic covered on the podcast, you email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp on 08000 665 123. Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Professor Kristiana Gordon Producer: Claire Justin Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar Researcher: Samara Linton Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Visual Producer: Leon Gower Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Olga Reed At the BBC: Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Professor Kristiana Gordon

Topics covered

  • lymphatic system
  • lymphoedema
  • dermatology
  • genetic conditions
  • medical research

Keywords

  • lymphatic system
  • lymphoedema
  • dermatology
  • genetic errors
  • treatments
  • medical advancements

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Organizations: BBC Radio 4, Loftus Media, BBC

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