From First Grant to Lifelong Impact
The ISHLT Foundation funds research to improve patient care in advanced heart and lung disease, and programs that develop the next generation of researchers and clinicians around the world.
About The Foundation
It takes a global, multidisciplinary approach to improve the standard of care for advanced heart and lung disease.
Founded in 2022, the ISHLT Foundation funds research and programs that advance patient care in advanced heart and lung disease and cultivate the next generation of researchers and clinicians worldwide. As the philanthropic partner of ISHLT, the Foundation supports innovation, discovery, career development, education by investing in the people and ideas that will define the next era of transplantation care.
2025 Annual Impact Report
In 2025, the ISHLT Foundation continued building a global engine for discovery by investing in the people and ideas that will define the next era of transplantation care.
Read the ReportOur Impact
Advancing the Mission of ISHLT
The ISHLT Foundation advances the mission of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation by investing in the people and ideas that improve the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease worldwide.
Through philanthropy, we support research, education, leadership development, and global collaboration that accelerate innovation and strengthen the future of the field.
Impact
- More than $1.8 million invested in research and career development since 2022
- Supporting a growing global network of Foundation-funded investigators and future leaders
- Expanding mentorship, scholarships, and access initiatives across the professional career continuum
- Creating opportunities that foster innovation and improve patient care around the world
Building a Sustainable Engine for Discovery
Since its launch, the ISHLT Foundation has secured more than $6.5 million in philanthropic commitments from individuals, industry partners, and ISHLT, establishing a permanent source of support for research, education, and leadership development.
Every gift strengthens the Foundation's ability to invest in the next generation of discoveries and the professionals who will bring them to patients.
How the Foundation Makes an Impact
- Fueling Discovery
Research grants provide investigators with the resources to explore new ideas, generate evidence, and advance therapies that improve patient outcomes. - Empowering Future Leaders
Travel scholarships, educational grants, and mentorship opportunities help emerging clinicians and scientists connect with peers, develop new skills, and become tomorrow's leaders. - Connecting the Global Community
By supporting international collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Foundation helps bring together experts from around the world to address the most challenging problems in advanced heart and lung disease.
Behind every transplant breakthrough is a researcher who got their first grant somewhere. For many, that somewhere is the ISHLT Foundation. Help support the next generation of discovery.
What People Are Saying about the Foundation
I joined ISHLT during my training and found a welcoming community that supported me throughout my career. Giving to the ISHLT Foundation now is an investment in our future—advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and supporting professional growth.
I give back in gratitude to a society that shaped my career and supports our transplant community. My election to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering heart transplant work was made possible by the encouragement and collegiality of ISHLT.
As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I’ve seen how advances in heart and lung transplantation transform lives. Supporting the ISHLT Foundation fuels the research and education that make these breakthroughs—and hope—possible.
Foundational programs define a society’s values. ISHLT’s Grants and Awards program embodies that core, supporting innovative young scholars and advancing the diverse global community that drives our mission.
I received the ISHLT Research Fellowship Grant in 2008 and Career Development Grant in 2012—support that launched my lung transplant research career. Now I’m committed to expanding these grants to support future trainees and early-career scientists.
