ISHLT 44TH Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

April 10 – 13, 2024
Prague Congress Centre
Prague, Czech Republic

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ISHLT2024 Press Releases
12 April 2024

Can TA-NRP Increase the Number of Patients Receiving Lung Transplants?

Re-perfusing the lungs of an organ donor after the heart has irreversibly stopped beating with a technique called normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) could potentially increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants, according to researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Prague.

Advanced Lung Failure & Transplantation Annual Meeting Cardiothoracic Surgery ISHLT2024 Press Release

ISHLT2024 Press Releases
11 April 2024

Heart Transplant Recipient Discovers A Calling for Advocacy, Support for Others

Glen Kelley’s journey as a heart transplant recipient came full circle today in Prague, as he addressed attendees of the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), including members of his own care teams.

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation Annual Meeting Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery ISHLT2024 Press Release

ISHLT2024 Press Releases
11 April 2024

Robotically Assisted Lung Transplants Are on the Horizon

While debating the pros and cons of robotically assisted lung transplantation, Albert Jauregui, MD, PhD told attendees at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), today in Prague that the time for robotic surgery is now.

Advanced Lung Failure & Transplantation Annual Meeting Cardiothoracic Surgery ISHLT2024 Press Release

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Schedule at a Glance

Plan your schedule now to make sure you don't miss any of the exciting science or networking opportunities available to attendees of ISHLT2024. The Schedule at a Glance is your overview of everything happening onsite in Prague 9-13 April.

All times are in CEST, local time to Prague.

Tuesday, 9 April
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Registration Open - Academy and Workshop Attendees Only
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area / Exhibitor Set Up
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m
ISHLT Academy: Master Class in Heart Transplantation
ISHLT Academy: Master Class in Mechanical Circulatory Support
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open - All Academy, Workshop, and Annual Meeting Attendees
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
ISHLT Academy: Core Competencies in Pediatrics
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
DEI Workshop
Wednesday, 10 April
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
First Time Attendee Orientation Breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
General Session I
9:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open
Poster Session 01 Open
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Symposia Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch Break
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Industry Symposia and Special Sessions
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Symposia Sessions
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Oral Sessions
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Oral Sessions
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
Supported by TransMedics
Poster Session 01 with Presenters
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Meet the Experts
Supported by CareDx
Thursday, 11 April
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 – 9:15 a.m
Symposia Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open
Poster Session 02 Open
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
General Session II
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Mechanical Circulatory Support Interdisciplinary Network Meeting
Pulmonary Vascular Disease Interdisciplinary Network Meeting
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Industry Symposia and Special Sessions
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Symposia Sessions
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Oral Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Mini Oral Sessions
Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
Poster Session 02 with Presenters
6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Professional Community Meetings
Friday, 12 April
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:15 – 9:00 a.m.
Symposia Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Poster Session 03 Open
Exhibit Area Open
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Oral Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation Interdisciplinary Network Meeting
Advanced Lung Failure & Transplantation Interdisciplinary Network Meeting
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Industry Symposia and Special Sessions
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Symposia Sessions
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Oral Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Mini Oral Sessions
Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
Poster Session 03 with Presenters
5:30 – 11:59 p.m.
Exhibit Area Dismantle
6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Professional Community Meetings
Saturday, 13 April
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Oral Sessions
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
General Session III
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Symposia Sessions
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Oral Sessions

Connect with Industry at ISHLT2024

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Exhibit Area

Check Out the sold-out Exhibit Area for an amazing opportunity to connect with the 35+ industry partners that will be on site in Prague.

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Industry Symposia

Attend Industry Symposia, non-CME educational events held on-site that will catch you up on the latest technologies and applications from industry partners.

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Networking Opportunities

Enjoy Networking in the Exhibit Area at refreshment breaks held throughout the conference, and at special evening receptions.

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