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Now Accepting Applications: Research Grants on DCD Organ Preservation and EVLP30 May 2024
ISHLT is accepting applications for two Research Grants covering topics related to the use of hypothermic preservation of organs for donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation and the development of acellular Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) technologies.
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The Best of Early Career Research on May Journal Watch27 May 2024
Early career researchers present their own work and insights, with a focus on each of the 10 ISHLT Professional Communities.
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New ISHLT Document on Ethical Considerations in Xenotransplantation22 May 2024
A new ISHLT Document, Ethical Considerations in Xenotransplantation of Thoracic Organs – A Call for a Debate on Value Based Decisions, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online! Developed by the ISHLT Ethics Committee, this document highlights ethical considerations regarding heart and lung xenotransplantation, with an emphasis on unresolved value-based concerns in the field.
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Transplantation: An Interconnected Community Virtual Conference Presented by ISHLT and ITNS20 May 2024
This July, ISHLT will present a joint one-day virtual conference with the International Transplant Nurses Society, Transplantation: An Interconnected Community. Register now to attend.
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WATCH NOW: ISHLT2024 President’s Remarks17 May 2024
The ISHLT President’s Remarks from 2023-2024 ISHLT President Jason D. Christie, MD, MS at the Opening General Session during ISHLT2024 is now available online.
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ISHLT Endorses the 5th INSHLT Annual Conference16 May 2024
The ISHLT has endorsed the Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (INSHLT) 2024 Annual Conference, taking place 18-20 October, 2024 in Ahmedabad, India.
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ISHLT2025 Call for Symposium Proposals16 May 2024
After the success of the ISHLT 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Prague, ISHLT invites members to begin developing content for the ISHLT 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions to be held 27-30 April, 2024, in Boston, MA USA.
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Look Back at ISHLT202415 May 2024
Look back on the ISHLT’s gathering in Prague with an online photo gallery from ISHLT2024. View and download photos online now.
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May JHLT: The Podcast Explores Race and Gender Disparities in HepC+ Hearts and Lungs, Plus how Metabolomic Profiling During NRP Before HTX9 May 2024
The May episode of JHLT: The Podcast explores two studies, one on racial and gender disparities in hep C+ hearts and lungs, and the other on metabolomic profiling during NRP before heart transplantation—and its correlation to markers of allograft injury.
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Early Career Stories Featuring Wiebke Sommer, MD8 May 2024
Wiebke Sommer, MD, a cardiac surgeon at the University of Heidelberg in Germany is featured in this installment of Early Career Stories. Learn about what intrigues her about cardiothoracic surgery, how she pursued her career, the importance of mentorship, and how the Society keeps her connected to a global community.
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Webinar de ISHLT en Español: Actualizaciones de los temas más polémicos en Trasplante pulmonar7 May 2024
ISHLT en Español llevará a cabo un webinar sobre los temas más polémicos en trasplante pulmonary el 14 de junio próximo. El evento es totalmente gratuito y todos son bienvenidos a participar.
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Evaluate Excellence: Call for ISHLT2025 Symposium Proposal Reviewers6 May 2024
As the ISHLT gears up for another exciting year of groundbreaking symposia, you can play a pivotal role in evaluating the quality and diversity of the ISHLT2025 program. Your expertise and insights are crucial, and the Program Planning Committee is seeking a robust reviewer pool that reflects the varied perspectives within the ISHLT community. If you’re interested in getting involved, apply to serve as an ISHLT2025 Symposium Proposal Reviewer by Friday, 17 May.
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Joseph Rogers, MD, Named Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation4 May 2024
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), which publishes The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation (JHLT) with Elsevier, has named Joseph Rogers, MD, as the new editor-in-chief of the Journal. Dr. Rogers is the President and CEO of the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, TX USA.
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ISHLT Highlights Research from the Next Generation with 2024 Annual Meeting Abstract Awards3 May 2024
From among the 1,400 presentations from the 44th ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Prague, three abstracts were selected to receive awards to recognize excellence from early career investigators.
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Research and Career Development Funded by Grants from ISHLT and the ISHLT Foundation3 May 2024
ISHLT announced recipients of $175,000 USD in funding for research designed to improve care for patients with advanced heart and lung disease. The grants were funded by the ISHLT Foundation, and announced at the 44th ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, held 10-13 April in Prague.
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New ISHLT Consensus Document on Infection Definitions in MCS Devices1 May 2024
A new ISHLT Standards & Guidelines Consensus Document, ISHLT 2024 Infection Definitions for Durable and Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online! Led by Saima Aslam and Ezequiel Molina, this document provides updated definitions for infections associated with durable MCS devices and new definitions for infections in acute MCS.
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ISHLT2024 Highlights from Roving Reporters24 April 2024
Seven ISHLT members volunteered as Roving Reporters at ISHLT2024, covering pivotal educational sessions and areas of interest in their respective Interdisciplinary Networks.
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ISHLT2024: More than 3,500 in the City of a Hundred Spires23 April 2024
Two weeks ago, more than 3,500 people from the ISHLT global community gathered in Prague to exchange ideas, reconnect, and collaborate over the latest science.
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ISHLT Endorses the 7th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension16 April 2024
The ISHLT has endorsed the 2024 World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension taking place 29 June – 1 July, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Save the Date for ISHLT202515 April 2024
The 45th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions will take place at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA, USA from Sunday, 27 April - Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, with Pre-Conference Day occurring on Saturday, 26 April.