International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
ISHLT is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies. They have nearly 4,000 members in more than 45 countries, representing 15 different professional disciplines, making us the world's largest such group.
Mission:
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary, professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies via research, education and advocacy.
What They Do:
Committees
They pursue Their mission through three primary areas of activity:
• Education
• Research
• Publications
ISHLT’s educational activities include:
• An annual scientific meeting incorporating peer reviewed cutting edge research and expert lectures
• Pre-meeting core competency courses, master classes, and post-graduate seminars
• Online educational webinars
• Collaborative educational activities with a variety of international medical societies
ISHLT’s research activities include:
• Grants and awards for research and career development
• Data registries
• Research Foundation (under investigation)
ISHLT’s publications include:
• JHLT, the Society’s flagship journal (8.578 impact factor)
• Professional Practice Standards and Guidelines
• ISHLT Monograph series