Education Report 2025

EBMT Advances Education in HCT and Cellular Therapy

EBMT has established a dedicated Education Department to coordinate and expand its educational activities in alignment with the priorities defined by the Scientific Council. This initiative reinforces EBMT’s commitment to continuous professional development, addressing knowledge gaps, promoting best practices, and strengthening international collaboration in HCT and CT.

Core Curriculum and EBMT Examination

A key component of EBMT’s educational strategy is the development of a structured core curriculum for HCP. As part of this initiative, the second edition of the EBMT Exam for physicians and the first exam for nurses will be held during the 52nd EBMT Annual Meeting in Madrid, providing healthcare professionals with an opportunity to demonstrate their expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

To support candidates, the Online EBMT Exam Preparatory Course has been updated, offering a comprehensive review of key topics together with exam-style questions designed to facilitate preparation.

Educational Resources and Collaborations

EBMT continues to expand its educational resources while strengthening collaborations with partner societies across clinical, basic, and translational research communities.

In collaboration with EHA and the GoCART Coalition, EBMT released the second edition of the EU CAR-T Cell Handbook, an open-access resource covering scientific advances, clinical applications, and regulatory aspects of CAR-T cell therapies. Reflecting rapid developments in the field, the updated edition incorporates new products, indications, as well as evolving treatment algorithms. The handbook was presented at the 51st EBMT Annual Meeting in Florence and is freely available online.

The EBMT Handbook, continues to be widely used as a reference for transplant professionals and remains available as an open-access digital publication. Complementing this work, the updated manuscript “Indications for Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Haematological Diseases, Solid Tumours and Immune Disorders: Current Practice in Europe” was published open access in Bone Marrow Transplantation.

Practice Harmonisation and Guidelines Workshops

The Practice Harmonisation and Guidelines Committee Workshops continue to support the development of recommendations across EBMT.

The third edition, held in September 2025, included workshops organised by several Working Parties, the Nurses Group and a joint harmonisation initiative between the ADWP of EBMT and ISCT, with more than 15 manuscripts currently in preparation. The previous editions, held in Lille in September 2024 and 2025 resulted in 14 published recommendations and guidelines. The next edition is planned for September 2026.

Educational Meetings and Events

Throughout 2025, EBMT organised numerous educational meetings, reinforcing its role as a leading society for knowledge exchange in HCT and cellular therapy.

Key highlights included:

• The 51st EBMT Annual Meeting in Florence, attended by nearly 5,400 participants.
• The 10th International Transplant and Cellular Therapy Course (ITCTC) in Barcelona, marking ten years of educational excellence.
• The 8th EBMT–EHA Meeting on CAR-T Cell Therapy in Mallorca, focusing on clinical developments, toxicity management, and emerging indications.
• The 7th ASTCT–EBMT International Conference on Relapse after Transplant and Cellular Therapy in Madrid, dedicated to advances in relapse biology and management.
• The 4th ASTCT–EBMT Joint Scientific Meeting in Lisbon, highlighting innovative translational research and novel technologies.

In addition, the WP organised several educational meetings across Europe, including:

• TCWP meeting, Málaga, Spain – Complications following CAR-T cell therapy in paediatric and adult patients
• IEWP Spring School, Seville, Spain
• PDWP educational meeting, Wrocław, Poland
• Joint ADWP–CMWP meeting, Rome, Italy – Advancements in cellular therapy for autoimmune diseases and chronic haematological malignancies
• Nurses Group educational meeting, Nantes, France
• TCWP educational meeting, Dubrovnik, Croatia
• IEWP Annual Conference, Freiburg, Germany
• SAAWP educational course, Basel, Switzerland
• Joint ALWP–CTIWP Transplant Programme Track, 8th Annual Meeting of the IACH
• LWP educational course, Paris, France
• IDWP educational meeting, Würzburg, Germany
• HWP educational meeting, Regensburg, Germany
• JACIE inspectors’ training, Switzerland, Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona.

EBMT Travel Grants

The EBMT Travel Grant Programme continues to support participation in educational meetings by providing financial assistance to physicians, nurses, trainees, and early-career professionals. These grants help reduce financial barriers and promote broad international participation.

Expanding Online Education

EBMT is further expanding its digital education portfolio through e-courses, webinars, podcasts, and registry training initiatives. Examples include the Chimera e-course, developed by trainees for trainees, as well as online educational activities involving JACIE, the Pharmacists Committee, and EBMT nursing groups, together with dedicated WP digital educational resources.

EBMT remains committed to advancing education, supporting professional development, and fostering collaboration within the international HCT and cellular therapy community. 

Further educational initiatives are planned for 2026 and beyond!