ISHLT 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Sunday, 27 April – Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Boston, MA USA
Scientific Program
ISHLT2025 Final Program Now Available!
The ISHLT2025 Scientific Program is designed to highlight the multidisciplinary nature of ISHLT, showcasing the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research presentations as well as symposia sessions on hot topics of interest around the globe.
The Final Program for the ISHLT 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is now available to view online. Visit the Online Program Viewer to browse by session type, core therapy, or practice area to find details on the invited lecture symposia and the abstract sessions that make up the wide array of sessions in store for you in Boston, 27-30 April.
Full abstract content will be embargoed until 1 March.
Online Program Viewer
Search for sessions, invited lectures, speakers, or topics, making it easier than ever to view scientific content relevant to your interests.
Scientific Schedule at a Glance
A PDF overview of the scientific sessions available each day.
Program Planning Committee
Meet the group responsible for the selection of all of the Annual Meeting's scientific content.
Abstract Sessions
The ISHLT2025 abstract submission deadline has passed and the submission site is now closed.
- Submitted abstracts undergo thorough peer review from late October to early November.
- In November and December, our Program Planning Committee reconvenes to evaluate and select the best abstracts for presentation in oral, mini oral, and poster sessions.
- Log into the ISHLT2025 Abstract Submission Site to view your submitted abstracts
Key Dates |
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| 20 December | Abstract Submitters Notified |
| 10 January | Abstract Presentation Invitations Sent |
| 15 January | Final Scientific Program Released Online (abstracts embargoed) |
| 31 January | Abstract Confirmation/Withdrawal Deadline |
| 1 March | Abstract Embargo Lifted |
Symposia Sessions
- Submitted by ISHLT members in June, these sessions undergo a rigorous peer review process in July, conducted by volunteers from our ten Professional Communities.
- Throughout August and September, our dedicated Program Planning Committee carefully evaluates, selects, and refines the most compelling symposia sessions for inclusion.
- In early December the Preliminary Program, featuring detailed information on symposia and general sessions, goes live online.
Key Dates |
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| 3 – 24 June | Symposium Proposal Submission |
| 8 – 22 July | Symposium Proposal Review and Scoring |
| 19 August – 11 October | Symposium Selection and Finalization |
| 18 October | Symposium Proposal Submitters Notified |
| 21 October – 15 November | Symposia Faculty Invited |
| 2 December | Preliminary Scientific Program Released Online |
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