The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) connects donor registries, cord blood banks, and transplant centers worldwide to ensure that patients in need of a stem cell transplant can find a life-saving match. By joining WMDA, your registry becomes part of a global network dedicated to improving access to stem cell donors and optimizing international collaboration in donor searches. Joining WMDA allows your registry to contribute to a worldwide effort to provide hope for patients with life-threatening blood disorders.

Why Join WMDA?

• Global Collaboration: Access an international network of donor registries and transplant centers, expanding patient search options.
• Enhanced Visibility: Ensure your registry’s donors are available to help patients worldwide.
• Quality & Standards: Align with internationally recognized WMDA Standards to ensure the highest level of safety, efficiency, and ethical donor management.
• Training & Support: Gain access to resources, training, and best practices to enhance your registry’s operations.
• Technology & Data Sharing: Utilize WMDA’s global Search & Match Services to connect patients with compatible donors faster.

Who Can Join?

WMDA welcomes:

• National and regional donor registries that facilitate volunteer stem cell donation
• Cord blood banks that store and provide cord blood units for transplantation for any patient in the world
• Emerging registries that are developing donor databases and seeking international collaboration

To be eligible, your registry should meet basic operational, ethical, and legal requirements for donor management and patient services. WMDA provides support to help registries meet these standards. Read more about the steps here.

How to Join WMDA

• Step 1: Express Your Interest: Contact WMDA and tell us more about your registry and your interest in joining WMDA. You can send an e-mail to: mail@wmda.info.
• Step 2: Initial Assessment: WMDA will review your registry’s operations, infrastructure, and compliance with donor and patient care standards based on the criteria outlined on this information page, click here.
• Step 3: Membership Application: Submit a formal application, including documentation of operational procedures and ethical guidelines. Our team will guide you through the process.
• Step 4: Certification & Onboarding: Once approved, your registry will receive access to WMDA’s Search & Match Service, training resources, and support to fully integrate into the global network.
• Step 5: Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: As a WMDA member, your registry will benefit from ongoing support, data-sharing opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance donor and patient services.