Flow Goes On: The Importance of the Lymphatic System | Dr Katherine Wang | TEDxCranfield University

Dive into a fascinating exploration of the body's unsung hero—the lymphatic system. It plays a crucial role in our health that few truly understand. Discover the hidden complexities and importance of this "invisible" network, and why its time for the medical world to give it the spotlight it deserves. Through a unique blend of humor and insight, join us on this eye-opening journey to discover more about the lymphatic system and Lymphoedema. Dr. Katherine Wang is the Founder and CEO of Theraly Ltd, a company developing MedTech wearables for chronic diseases like lymphoedema. With a multidisciplinary background in Biomedical Science, Biomaterials, and Engineering, she completed her PhD in Bioengineering and Medical Devices at UCL in 2022. Katherine has received over £200,000 in awards, including the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship (2024) and the UKRI ESRC funded Zinc Healthy Aging Catalyst Award (2022). She was selected from 1,170 applicants for the Healthy Longevity Global Grand Challenge. A champion for under-represented diseases, Katherine won the ABSW media fellowship (2024) and will work with BBC Future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx