The Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) Nurse Group Committee (NG Committee) was established in July 2023 as a global body of nurses representing diverse regions across the world.
The committee works in collaboration, consultation, and coordination with various organizations involved in Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (SCT & CT). Its primary responsibility is to provide guidance and recommendations on nursing-related issues in SCT & CT, with particular emphasis on supporting emerging countries. In alignment with WBMT Bylaw 8.2, the NG Committee reports policies, programs, and actions concerning nursing in SCT & CT to the WBMT Executive Committee and implements them upon approval.

Mission

The WBMT NG will provide leadership, education, and support to nursing professionals involved in SCT & CT worldwide, particularly nurses in emerging countries. The committee is responsible for addressing issues related to nursing practice, evidence-based nursing care and advocating for nursing excellence in SCT & CT through collaboration and consultation with existing international societies.

Meetings & Teleconfereces

The WBMT NG Committee meet by videoconference once a month or as needed according to the ongoing projects.

Vision

  • Empower nurses in developing nations for SCT & CT through diverse charitable, scientific, and educational activities fostering information exchange and idea diffusion across disciplines.
  • Advance SCT & CT by collaborating closely with other member organizations in alignment with the WBMT’s mission and vision.

Ongoing Projects

  • Preparations for the Mongolian BMT Nurses workshop for the 9th WBMT Workshop & Symposium 2024 in Mongolia
  • Monthly webinar as follow-up program for the Nigerian nurses
  • Ukrainian BMT Nurses webinar program in place with Dr Aleksander Istomin (Bridging knowledge gaps for BMT Nurses in Ukraine)
  • Team formation and planning of development of BMT educational materials for Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC)
  • Drafting of project on how to train high quality nursing leaders in LMIC
  • Drafting of WBMT NG Committee Newsletter

Want to join us?

Send an e-mail to mail to mail@wbmt.org

Leadership

Reggie Belkhedim

Co-Chairperson; Member Society: EMBMT

Carole Charley

Co-Chairperson; Member Society: EBMT

Catherine Gutierrez

Co-Chairperson; Member Society: LABMT

Paola Viveros

Quality Manager; Chile

Eugenia Trigoso

Clinician Nurse-Adviser, Spain

Nouf Shwikan

Clinician Nurse-Adviser, Saudi Arabia