Players and resources

Bone marrow donation relies on a network of 29 centers (CHU or EFS centers) throughout France. These structures provide information to potential donors, manage registrations on the national register of volunteer donors, coordinate medical examinations, carry out bone marrow collection and provide post-donation follow-up. Health establishments authorized to perform hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplants take charge of recipients and carry out the various stages of bone marrow transplants. The Agency supervises, coordinates and supports all activities in this field, working alongside professionals.

Several learned societies contribute to improving practices in the field of bone marrow donation and transplantation. They support research, help train professionals and draw up professional recommendations. The Agence de la biomédecine draws on their expertise through working groups, ethical discussions and joint publications. This regular dialogue enables us to incorporate the latest scientific knowledge into our practice guidelines and the resources available to professionals. Consult the list of learned societies:

Associations play a key role in the field of bone marrow donation and transplantation. They speak on behalf of patients and their families, representing them on the Agency's governing bodies, in various working groups and during the preparation of the five-year plan dedicated to hematopoietic stem cell donation and transplantation. They are also involved in awareness-raising campaigns and collaborate with the Agency on communication initiatives.