About ISHLT

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung diseases. ISHLT was created in 1981 at a small gathering of about 15 cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. Today, ISHLT has over 2200 members from over 45 countries, representing over 10 different disciplines involved in the management and treatment of end-state heart and lung disease. Click here for additional information.

This multinational, multidisciplinary mix is one of the biggest strengths of the Society. It brings greater breadth and depth to ISHLT's educational offerings and provides an exceptional environment for networking and exchanging information on an informal basis.

ISHLT's members include:

  • anesthesiologists
  • basic scientists
  • cardiologists
  • cardiothoracic surgeons
  • ethicists
  • health care managers
  • immunologists
  • nurses
  • pathologists
  • perfusionists
  • pharmacists
  • pulmonologists
  • tissue engineers
  • transplant coordinators

Despite their differing specializations, all ISHLT members share a common dedication to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung disease.