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A key consequence of increased and sustained vascular permeability in several inflammatory and cardiovascular disorders is the development of interstitial protein-rich proinflammatory edema. This response remains poorly understood mechanistically and its potential adverse effect on local and systemic diseases is often underestimated. To discuss current findings and identify crucial unresolved questions, a workshop was held in Berlin from 12–15 April 2023. Key topics that were discussed included regulation of endothelial cell junctions, neutrophil-dependent vascular leakage, resolution of edema, exemplar diseases, and anti-edema therapies. This report is a summary of the meeting.
