The Emilie van Heel Fund for Lung Transplantation serves two important goals. First, it supports lung transplant patients’ treatments through the Internal Solidarity Fund (ISF) at UZ Leuven. This initiative helps provide crucial assistance to patients undergoing lung transplants.

In addition, the fund plays a key role in advancing research into lung transplantation. It focuses on investigating risk factors and mechanisms that contribute to chronic rejection after lung transplantation. The fund also seeks to discover new preventive measures and treatment options. This support extends to financing research personnel, organizing symposia, inviting expert speakers, and fostering collaboration with qualified researchers at KU Leuven.

Through these efforts, the Emilie van Heel Fund is vital in enhancing both patient care and scientific research in the field of lung transplantation.