Our Mission
The International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) unites a global, multidisciplinary community to advance research, education, and innovation in the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease. Through collaboration, advocacy, and the development of best practices, we work to improve outcomes and shape the future of care worldwide.
Latest News
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3 September 2026ISHLT Submits Comments on WHO Global Strategy on Donation and Transplantation
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2 September 2026JHLT the Podcast: Medical therapy pre- and post-pulmonary endarterectomy
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1 September 2026Renew Your ISHLT Membership for 2027
With more than 4,300 members worldwide across multiple disciplines, ISHLT is your professional society home, and thrives because of the unique contributions of each member.
Renew today for another year of community, growth, and scientific progress.
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Upcoming Events
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17 September, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ETEarly Career Alphabet Soup: The ABCs of ISHLT, JHLT, and JHLT Open
This webinar will decode the organizational structure of ISHLT and describe how each component contributes to the ISHLT mission. A JHLT Associate Editor will also describe the peer review process and provide insights for publishing in high-impact journals. -
25 to 26 September, 2026VI Pediatric & III Adult Latin American Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium
Endorsed by ISHLT
The VI Pediatric & III Adult Latin American Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium will take place 25-26 September in Lima, Peru.Lima, Peru -
28 September, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ETMinimally Invasive Thoracic Transplantation: Challenges and Frontiers
This webinar will host three expert speakers in heart and lung transplantation using minimally invasive (MI) approaches. They will discuss practical considerations, including donor and recipient selection, technical approaches, and the limits to acceptable warm ischemic times in MI thoracic transplantation.
ISHLTconnect is an online discussion platform open to anyone involved in the management and treatment of advanced heart and lung disease, transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease. Members get complete access to all interdisciplinary discussion groups, while nonmembers can explore ten Professional Community boards.
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