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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6 November 2026Watch On-Demand: CMV Stream 2026 Goes Beyond the Guidelines
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4 November 2026Applications Open for ISHLT 2027 Research Grants
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4 November 2026JHLT the Podcast: Cytotoxic T-Cells and Transcriptional Priming in Lung Transplantation

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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10 November, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ETISHLT/IDSA Joint Webinar: Getting to the Heart of Cardiac Device Infections
This collaborative webinar hosted by the Infectious Diseases Professional Community of ISHLT and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is designed to enhance clinical expertise and support evidence-based practice in the management of cardiac device infections, offering an in-depth exploration of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of cardiac device infections. -
19 November, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ETEl Papel de la Enfermería en el Trasplante Cardíaco: Experiencias en el Mundo Hispanohablante
El objetivo es analizar cómo se adaptan los cuidados y la gestión en entornos con poblaciones, sistemas de salud y acceso a recursos notablemente diversos. Este webinar contará con un panel de profesionales expertos en enfermería y en la coordinación de programas de insuficiencia cardíaca avanzada y trasplante. -
9 December, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ETHeart Transplantation 2035: Who, What and Where Will the Next Heart Come From?
Heart transplantation is entering a period of rapid change. This webinar together three perspectives around a single question: How will we decide who gets transplanted, which organs we accept, and whether the human donor heart remains the ultimate limiting resource?

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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