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ISHLT's Preconference Day activities return to the Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in 2027. Check out the calendar of Academies that are taking place in Sydney on Tuesday, 13 April. Registration for these events will open in by the end of November.

Nominations are now being accepted for an ISHLT award to recognize and reward the mentors among its membership. Nominations for the ISHLT Francis D. Pagani, MD Endowed Mentorship Award will be accepted until 19 January, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET / 20 January, 2027 at 03:59 UTC.

CMV Stream 2026, presented by Kamada, brings together leading experts in transplantation for an in-depth discussion on how the 4th International Consensus Guidelines for CMV management are being applied in real-world clinical practice—and where important questions and gray zones remain.

Applications are now open for five ISHLT research grants covering a wide range of topics in advanced heart and lung failure.

Don Hayes of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is the guest on the JHLT podcast, discussing the behavior and persistence of CD8+ T-cell clones and their possible role in inflammation and allograft rejection.

ISHLT leadership is proud to endorse the 2026 Middle East Heart Academy’s Cardiogenic Shock Master Class, which will be held 11-13 December in Dubai, UAE. This course is designed for clinicians managing acute circulatory failure and complex shock presentations.

The Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Interdisciplinary Network will present an educational webinar on ISHLTv discussing what the heart transplant landscape may look like over the next decade. Register to join on Wednesday, 9 December.

ISHLT is pleased to welcome Rachel Taylor as Publications Manager. In this new role, Rachel will strengthen ISHLT’s publications processes and help connect the work published in JHLT and JHLT Open with the Society’s broader programs.

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has announced the results of its 2027 elections, confirming a new leadership team for the Board of Directors and Professional Community Vice Chairs and Representatives.

The October 2026 Journal Watch explores pathology topics related to rejection after both heart and lung transplantation.

ISHLT is seeking suggestions for proactive advocacy issues that align with our mission and strategic priorities. Share your suggestion by 2 November, 2026.

ISHLT leadership is proud to endorse the 2026 Middle East Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Conference, which will be held 6-7 November, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Registration rates and policies for ISHLT2027 and Preconference Day events are now available. As always, rates differ depending on your membership status and country of practice. Registration will open in November 2026.

Michaela Anderson and Jonathan Singer appear on the JHLT podcast to discuss the new ISHLT Consensus Statement on Frailty in Candidates for Lung Transplantation.

ISHLT leadership is proud to endorse the SOMECI Latam Advanced Heart Failure Management Diploma 2027, which will be held virtually on 15 February, 2027.

ISHLT is currently accepting applications from ISHLT members who are interested in serving as Grant Reviewers. Please express your interest in reviewing grant applications by 30 October at 11:59 p.m. ET / 31 October at 03:59 UTC.

The consortium report, Global Strategies to Improve Equitable Access to Heart and Lung Transplantation, showcases results from the 2025 ISHLT Workshop, Strategies for Global Equitable Access to Heart and Lung Transplantation, that took place in Boston alongside the ISHLT’s 45th Annual Meeting & Scientitific Sessions. The report has been published in JHLT Open and is available to read online.

Hotel booking for the ISHLT 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is now open. Rooms for attendees and exhibitors can be reserved at the ISHLT room rate from now through Thursday, 11 March, subject to availability. More information regarding travel to Sydney is available at ishlt.org/ishlt2027.

Jens Gottlieb and Kieran Halloran are on the JHLT podcast to discuss the new ISHLT Consensus Document on Baseline Lung Allograft Dysfunction (BLAD).

ISHLT en Español organizará un seminario web el 19 Noviembre contará con un panel de profesionales expertos en enfermería y en la coordinación de programas de insuficiencia cardíaca avanzada y trasplante. El evento es completamente gratuito y todos están invitados a participar.