The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) is an international non-profit organization that coordinates and promotes global collaboration among hematopoietic stem cell donor registries and cord blood banks. Its mission is to facilitate the exchange of high-quality stem cell products for transplantation across borders, establish global standards, and improve patient access to life-saving stem cell transplants.
WMDA typically supports policies that promote international cooperation in stem cell donation and transplantation, global standards for donor registry accreditation and quality assurance, ethical practices in donor recruitment and data protection, patient access to transplantation, and the advancement of cellular therapy regulations and safety standards.
Membership fees from donor registries and cord blood banks, accreditation and service fees, conference revenue, and grants or sponsorships from healthcare and research partners.
Affiliated with national stem cell donor registries, cord blood banks, transplant centers worldwide, and collaborates with organizations such as the World Health Organization and international transplant societies.
Non-profit organization
