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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12 October 2026Results from the 2025 ISHLT Workshop on Global Equitable Access to Heart and Lung Transplantation
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9 October 2026ISHLT2027: Book Your Hotel in Sydney
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8 October 2026ISHLT Welcomes Jill Cox as Meetings and Industry Partnerships Administrator
With more than 4,300 members worldwide across multiple disciplines, ISHLT is your professional society home, and thrives because of the unique contributions of each member.
Renew today for another year of community, growth, and scientific progress.
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Upcoming Events
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27 October, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ETWhen One Organ Is Not Enough: Decision-Making in Multi-Organ Transplantation
This webinar will explore the complex decision-making involved in multi-organ transplantation for patients with advanced heart disease and liver and kidney dysfunction. -
28 October to 10 November, 2026ETShaping the Standards: Your Guide to ISHLT Document Development
This webinar explores the ISHLT Standards & Guidelines document development process, from selecting document types and forming Writing Committees to collaboration, review, approval, and publication. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ISHLT guidelines and consensus documents go from an idea to published resources that help shape clinical practice. -
10 November, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ETISHLT/IDSA Joint Webinar: Getting to the Heart of Cardiac Device Infections
This collaborative webinar hosted by the Infectious Diseases Professional Community of ISHLT and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is designed to enhance clinical expertise and support evidence-based practice in the management of cardiac device infections, offering an in-depth exploration of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of cardiac device infections.
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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