10th WBMT Workshop and
4th Nurses Workshop

Panama City, Panama


June 25–27, 2026

Welcome to WBMT 2026 Workshop

The 10th WBMT Workshop and 4th Nurses Workshop will take place from June 25–27, 2026 in Panama City and will bring together international experts in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Organized by the Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) in collaboration with the Latin American Bone Marrow Transplantation Group (LABMT), with the support of the Sociedad Panameña de Hematología, and in partnership with the (PAHO) and the (WHO), the event is aimed at physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals from Central America, the Caribbean, and neighboring regions.

The workshop’s main objective is to improve access to life-saving transplant and cellular therapies, particularly in countries with limited resources. Key topics include the establishment and expansion of transplant programs, quality assurance, donor selection and safety, training, and the exchange of regional experiences. A special highlight will be the presentation of national HCT activities from more than twelve countries.

The first two days are dedicated to medical professionals, while the third day is specifically designed as a Nurses Workshop, focusing on strengthening knowledge and skills in transplant care. The event will be held in a hybrid format, encouraging both in-person participation and international exchange, collaboration, and networking.

Program Highlights


The workshop features a comprehensive multi-day program covering key aspects of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical practice.

Workshop Highlights Include:

Understanding the worldwide and regional landscape of transplantation programs.

Key requirements, strategies, and collaboration models for building sustainable transplant services.

Critical aspects of donor matching, collection methods, processing, and laboratory support.

Addressing infections, post-transplant complications, and quality systems in HCT centers.

The role of registries, reporting systems, and outcome databases in advancing transplantation.

Nurses Workshop Highlights Include:

Core concepts including HLA typing, leukemia, myeloma, and transplant indications.

Preparation, patient evaluation, donor assessment, and transplant scheduling

Cryopreservation, infusion of stem cells, and transfusion support

Drug interactions, administration care, and adverse effects relevant to nursing practice.

GVHD, nutrition, 100 days post-BMT, and quality management in HCT nursing.

Featured Speakers



Venue

Ciudad de la Salud (City of Health), Panama

Located in Panama City, Ciudad de la Salud is one of the most ambitious and advanced healthcare infrastructure projects in Central America. Designed as a comprehensive medical complex, it integrates multiple specialized hospitals, research centers, and educational facilities into a single, modern campus.

This state-of-the-art medical hub aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services in Panama by providing cutting-edge technology, highly specialized care, and a multidisciplinary approach to patient management. The complex includes facilities dedicated to oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, and other critical specialties, making it a cornerstone for both clinical excellence and medical innovation in the region.