About APBMT
The Asia-Pacific Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group (APBMT) was initiated by transplant physicians from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan in 1990 to share the information regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and promote collaborative basic and clinical studies. They held early APBMT meetings in China and Japan from 1990 to 1994. Since then, the plenary meetings have been held 4 times from 1995 to 2003 and they have been held annually since 2004. In 2000, APBMT planned to have transplantation-case registry system as a symbol of the unity of the group and initiated APBMT Registry (consisted of annual Activity Survey and annual Outcome Registration) in 2006. By this moment, the annual Activity Survey was performed 13 times and you can see their results through our website and annual reports. In 2006, APBMT established own structures to keep and expand its activity, which are consisted of the Executive Board, Scientific Committee, Regular Members, Supporting Members, Tentative Attendees and Secretarial Office/Data Center (located in Japan). In 2009, APBMT fixed the bylaws and also confirmed that APBMT was one of the founding members of Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT). As of August 2024, APBMT comprised 23 countries / regions (Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam) and are leading a variety of issues regarding HSCT in the Asia-Pacific region.
APBMT Organization Tree
For more information, please refer to https://www.apbmt.org/
HOCHIMINH CITY BLOOD TRANSFUSION – HEMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION
The Ho Chi Minh City Society of Blood Transfusion and Hematology is a professional organization affiliated with the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Association. Established in 1986, the Society has made significant contributions to the development of the healthcare sector in Ho Chi Minh City and throughout Vietnam over the past three decades.
Guided by its mission to unite and strengthen the professional community in Blood Transfusion and Hematology across various domains, the Society’s members are dedicated to continuous learning and professional practice. They actively engage in advancing scientific and technical knowledge in their field, support one another in enhancing professional competencies, and adhere to ethical standards and responsibilities. Their efforts contribute positively to the protection and improvement of public health, combating diseases within a framework of advanced medical practices.
The Society is actively involved in health education across all levels and collaborates with both local and international medical and hematology associations, along with various professional groups, to advance basic and clinical research on hematological disorders and blood transfusion medicine.
Notably, over the past decade, the Society has successfully organized several international conferences featuring prominent scientists from both domestic and international backgrounds. A highlight was the APBMT Conference in 2013, which attracted 736 delegates.
BLOOD TRANSFUSION – HEMATOLOGY HOSPITAL
Founded in 1975, the Ho Chi Minh City Blood Transfusion and Hematology Hospital has established itself as a leading specialized institution in Ho Chi Minh City and across Vietnam after nearly 50 years of dedicated service.
Our vision is to elevate BTH to the forefront of hematology hospitals in Vietnam, advancing all areas of specialization to meet the highest standards recognized in the region and globally.
The hospital has made substantial contributions to blood banking, stem cell banking, and the diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders, garnering esteemed recognition from both domestic and international peers.
Our medical team includes key members of the Ho Chi Minh City Society of Blood Transfusion and Hematology, and the hospital plays a pivotal role in organizing international conferences, notably the APBMT Conference.