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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18 September 2026Shaping the Standards: Your Guide to ISHLT Document Development Webinar
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16 September 2026Treating PPAS with Stent-Based Pulmonary Angioplasty on JHLT the Podcast
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15 September 2026DEADLINE EXTENDED - ISHLT Seeks Qualified Medical Director for IMACS Registry
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.
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Upcoming Events
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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. -
12 October, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ETInternational Collaborations in Thoracic Transplant Research: From Discovery to Global Implementation
This joint webinar will highlight how international collaborative networks accelerate innovation, translation, and ultimately improve patient care for patients worldwide. It will provide practical insights for investigators within ISHLT to develop and participate in international collaborations.
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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