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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27 October 2025Thoracic Transplant Pathology on This Month's ISHLT Journal Watch
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24 October 2025ISHLT Announces Results of 2026 Election for Board of Directors + Professional Communities
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20 October 2025ISHLT Fosters Careers
With more than 4,000 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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29 October, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDTCrossroads of Care - Cardio-Oncology After Heart Transplant and Durable LVAD
ISHLT/IC-OS Joint Webinar
Expert discussants will explore issues surrounding immunosuppression management, rejection risk, bleeding and thrombosis in the setting of chemotherapy, and strategies for multidisciplinary coordination. Attendees will come away with clinically actionable insights for navigating these complex scenarios. -
6 November, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ESTIndustry Webinar: Redefining Heart Transplant Care – How Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA is Transforming Rejection Surveillance
This webinar will highlight how the innovations of dd-cfDNA and DQS improve detection of rejection, reduce reliance on invasive biopsies, and pave the way for more personalized patient management. -
12 November, 2025 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ESTVaccination in Thoracic Transplant Populations: Clinical, Ethical, and Global Perspectives
This webinar will explore the complex challenges of vaccinating thoracic transplant candidates and recipients, with a special focus on pediatric patients and vaccine hesitancy.
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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