Pulmonology Professional Community webinar discussing "Navigating the Complexities of Lung Transplantation in Connective Tissue Disease–Associated ILD" at 1:00 PM EST/6:00 PM UTC on Friday, 16 January, 2026.
Scientific Program
Session Summary:
Connective tissue disorder–associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) is an increasingly common indication for lung transplantation, yet it presents unique and multifaceted challenges across the transplant continuum. CTD-ILD patients often face significant multisystem involvement, including esophageal dysmotility, gastroesophageal reflux, pulmonary hypertension, renal impairment, and musculoskeletal limitations. Both achieving control of extrapulmonary autoimmune manifestations before transplant and maintaining it afterwards can be challenging. This webinar will explore the evolving landscape of CTD-ILD transplantation, highlighting advances in patient selection, surgical considerations, and post-transplant management.
Format:
Two talks followed by a Q&A.
Moderators:
Aida Venado, MD, UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
Lorenzo Zaffiri, MD, PhD, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
Topic 1: Managing the extrapulmonary manifestations of Connective Tissue Disease in patients undergoing lung transplant for CTD-ILD
Presenter: Andrew Gross, MD, UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
Topic 2: Comprehensive management of Lung Transplantation for CTD-Associated ILD
Presenter: Jerome Le Pavec, MD, PhD, Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis Robinson, France
Q&A
Advanced registration is required:
https:https://www.ishlt.org/event-calendar/event/2026/01/16/default-calendar/navigating-the-complexities-of-lung-transplantation-in-connective-tissue-disease-associated-ild
Direct Registration link here: https://members.ishlt.org/upcoming-events