ISHLT2026 Preconference Day Scientific Programs Now Available
Experience immersive learning at the ISHLT Preconference Day activities on Tuesday, 21 April in Toronto just before the 46th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions.
ISHLT/ACTION/PHTS Advanced Cardiac Therapies in Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatrics Master Academy
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
An immersive one-day workshop on lifelong management of patients with congenital heart disease that is for any member of the patient care team. The session will explore evidence-informed strategies, MSC modalities, best practices for evaluation and long term management, and discussions on equitable, patient-centered care.
ISHLT Trainee Workshop
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Presented by the ISHLT Foundation + Supported by Natera
At this interactive event, those wrapping up their training in advanced heart and lung failure will learn skills for getting started with a job in transplant or research, with global perspectives from those at different phases of their career.
ISHLT Cardiogenic Shock Academy: Real World Applications
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
An immersive one-day workshop that will explore the real world applications and management of cardiogenic shock including interactive discussions and simulations that inspire practical takeaways.
ISHLT Pharmacy & Infectious Diseases Academy: From Pathogens to Pharmacokinetics - Optimizing Outcomes in Thoracic Transplant
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET
This immersive one-day workshop is for transplant clinicians, pharmacists, and specialists on care teams treating infectious diseases in heart and lung transplant patients. The session will feature discussions on immunologic complications in transplant, optimizing therapies, evaluating infectious risk, vaccines, peri-transplant prophylaxis, and molecular diagnostics.
ISHLT Thoracic Recovery Course
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET
This comprehensive, hands-on training course is designed for cardiothoracic surgery trainees interested in a unique experience. Combining expert-led lectures and hands-on practical training performing thoracic organ retrieval from both DBD and DCD models, the program will enhance participants’ proficiency in donor organ recovery, ex-situ preservation, and transplantation decision-making.