Alaunos Therapeutics has bought Velaris Therapeutics, which is developing four biological drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and related heart and lung diseases, October 13, 2026

The pipeline VLR199 (the lead candidate): works in the same way as sotatercept (Winrevair), by trapping proteins of the activin family that drive the abnormal growth of cells in the lung vessels. The aim is to improve on aspects of sotatercept that may not be “fully optimised”. First clinical results showing whether it works are […]

Alaunos Therapeutics has bought Velaris Therapeutics, which is developing four biological drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and related heart and lung diseases, October 13, 2026 Read Post »

Evolving profile and outcomes of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) undergoing lung transplantation in France, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, September 3, 2026

A study published in Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant Open by a large French team looked at all 241 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension who had a lung or heart-lung transplant in France between 2008 and 2023. Using data from the national registries for the disease and for transplants, the authors compared two periods:

Evolving profile and outcomes of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) undergoing lung transplantation in France, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, September 3, 2026 Read Post »

October 10 2026 is the Council of Europe’s “European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation”, the host country this year is Cyprus

October 10, is the European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation. Created in 1996 by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), Council of Europe. It’s aim is to raise public awareness of the need for organ, tissue and cell donation, promote voluntary and unpaid donation, and honour donors and healthcare

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What’s new on the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Platform – September 2026

September was a busy month in the pulmonary hypertension world, with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Respiratory Society Congresses (ERS) bringing a wave of new research. The most important news is the update of the ERS Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), presented in Barcelona. AfPH Vice

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Reporting from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congresses 2026, Louise Bouman, Vice President of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension

Louise Bouman, Vice President of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension and Chair of the Dutch pulmonary hypertension foundation, attended both the European Society of Cardiology and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congresses 2026 taking place respectively in Munich, Germany (August 28-30), and Barcelona, Spain (September 5-9). Based on the sessions she followed, she has

Reporting from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congresses 2026, Louise Bouman, Vice President of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension Read Post »

Announcing five new “PEP Talks, part of our ongoing “Patient Empowering Patients” educational video series, September 28, 2026

We are thrilled to release five brand-new “Patients Empowering Patients” talks — five women, three countries (Italy, Turkey, the US), and five very different stories, all united by the same resilience and positive outlook that defines this community. From Aygün Mengelli Tomur’s lung transplant journey “From Waiting to Breathing: A New Beginning,” to Deger Kesimogluğlu’s

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The French Pulmonary Hypertension Associations celebrates its 30th anniversary at its 6th Patient Congress on 13-15 November 2026

The French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance is holding its 6th Patient Congress, 13–15 November 2026 at Centre Valpré in Écully, France — coinciding with the association’s 30th anniversary. The congress is open to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH patients, those awaiting or having received a transplant, along with their families,

The French Pulmonary Hypertension Associations celebrates its 30th anniversary at its 6th Patient Congress on 13-15 November 2026 Read Post »

Live Webinar on Early Referral for Lung Transplantation: Recognizing the Right Time, CHEST, June 2, 2026, recording now available

A live, case-based webinar held on June 2, 2026 looked at when and how patients with advanced pulmonary disease should be referred for lung transplant evaluation. The expert faculty walked through evidence-based referral criteria, disease-specific considerations, and complex scenarios — including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and critically ill patients in the Intensive Care

Live Webinar on Early Referral for Lung Transplantation: Recognizing the Right Time, CHEST, June 2, 2026, recording now available Read Post »

World Health Organization opens public consultation on its first global strategy for organ donation and transplant, deadline August 31st 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened public consultation (until 31 August 2026) on its first draft global strategy for donation and transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs — following up on World Health Organization resolution 77.4 (2024). Key points: Who should participate Policy makers, regulators, service developers-providers, professional bodies, clinical and technical experts, scientists

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: How far we’ve come—and what’s next, Circulation, July 13, 2026

Over the past 40 years, treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has changed dramatically. What was once considered a disease with very few treatment options is now managed with a growing range of therapies that help people live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. A review recently published in Circulation looks back at

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Patient advocate Natalia Maeva at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Presidential Summit, Warsaw 2026

Natalia Maeva, a patient advocate for pulmonary hypertension, attended the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Presidential Summit in Warsaw in June 2026, participating in sessions on early detection, air quality, tobacco control, climate change and lung health. Having had her own life transformed by access to specialised treatment and lung transplantation, she found the discussions on

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The e-book for the May 2026 edition of Transplant International is available online in open access

The e-book for the May 2026 edition of Transplant International is available online in open access at this link The cover features a letter to the editors reporting the impressive summiting of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, without supplemental oxygen by a lung transplant recipient accompanied by the medico-surgical team from Medical University

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Eight months, 230 days,11 countries, 20,000+ km. Lukáš Jakovec’s solo cycling journey for the AfPH “Wheels of Hope” campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and transplant now wraps up!

Lukáš Jakovec set off from Udine, Italy, on 11 October 2025 — a trip he had been planning for over seven years. Two hundred and thirty days and 22,000 km later, with a total elevation gain of roughly 144,000 metres, he rolled into Prague, his home town. Along the way he looped through Italy, including

Eight months, 230 days,11 countries, 20,000+ km. Lukáš Jakovec’s solo cycling journey for the AfPH “Wheels of Hope” campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and transplant now wraps up! Read Post »

Could sotatercept treatment be effective in patients with end-stage bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation? Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, August 2026 edition

Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is the most common form of chronic lung allograft dysfunction after lung transplant, marked by progressive small airway disease with limited treatment options. This case report describes a 55-year-old woman with primary ciliary dyskinesia, post-bilateral lung transplant, who developed severe (stage 3) bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and went into respiratory failure requiring

Could sotatercept treatment be effective in patients with end-stage bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation? Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, August 2026 edition Read Post »

What’s new in pulmonary hypertension on the Knowldge Sharing Platform, May 2026

This month’s selection reflects the remarkable momentum in the pulmonary hypertension field — from landmark regulatory approvals and cutting-edge research to inspiring human stories and practical tools for patients. As always, we have curated a range of content to inform, inspire, and empower our community. RESEARCH AND SCIENCE INDUSTRY NEWS DIGITAL HEALTH AND INNOVATION TRANSPLANT

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“Transplantation Roadmap: Understanding the Role of Risk Assessment in Your Pulmonary Hypertension Plan”, June 2, 2026, 3 p.m. EDT

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA, is hosting a free webinar on transplant evaluation for people living with pulmonary hypertension and their caregivers. The session will cover how risk assessment works, how risk scores guide transplant referral and timing, and what questions to ask your care team — with perspectives on both adult and paediatric patients.

“Transplantation Roadmap: Understanding the Role of Risk Assessment in Your Pulmonary Hypertension Plan”, June 2, 2026, 3 p.m. EDT Read Post »

Lung Transplant Recipient Reaches Record High Altitude on Mount Aconcagua (6,961 m) during a scientific expedition, Transplant International, May 12, 2026

A 51-year-old lung transplant recipient — transplanted in 2002 for cystic fibrosis — successfully reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina (6,961 m) in January 2026, without supplemental oxygen. This is the highest altitude ever recorded for a lung transplant recipient. The achievement was part of an international medical expedition organised by the Vienna

Lung Transplant Recipient Reaches Record High Altitude on Mount Aconcagua (6,961 m) during a scientific expedition, Transplant International, May 12, 2026 Read Post »

Progress on xenotransplantation and bioengineered organs, the potential next growth frontier for United Therapeutics

United Therapeutics is making a major strategic bet on xenotransplantation and bioengineered organs as its primary long-term growth driver. The is using genetically modified pig organs to reduce rejection risk — with its UHeart and UKidney programmes having already achieved transplants in living humans. In parallel, it is developing 3D-bioprinted lungs, livers and kidneys using

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Monthly roundup of content shared on the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform – April 2026

Welcome to our April roundup of the most relevant and interesting content shared on this platform. April 2026 has been a particularly rich month, with significant news on the diagnostics, clinical trials and treatment front alongside important research on quality of life, patient preferences information, economic burden. There is also a selection of patient resources

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The latest edition of “Connections”, the Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA Canada)’s twice-yearly magazine, is dedicated to raising awareness of organ donation and transplant

This month, The Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Association PHA Canada is raising awareness about the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation. The newest issue of their magazine Connections is dedicated to Transplant & Pulmonary Hypertension, and it explores this important topic through stories, insights, and resources from the community. 👉 Subscribe to Connections and receive

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