Understanding the Donor Sort change in NMDP MatchSource®

NMDP^SM updated the NMDP Haplogic^SM algorithm based on research from CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research®) that shows minimal impact on patient outcomes when using donors who are 18–30 years old. CIBMTR is a research collaboration between the Medical College of Wisconsin® and NMDP.

The Donor Sort Order on the NMDP MatchSource Search Results page reflects the research-based change. The change provides more donor search flexibility for transplant centers.

NMDP offers two education opportunities to help transplant centers quickly get up to speed on the update:

• Watch a brief video outlining the science behind the change and what you'll see in MatchSource.
• Watch a Q&A session recording with answers to questions submitted by transplant centers. If you have already registered, you can access the recording here.
• Download the Donor Sort Order PDF

After watching the videos, you'll walk away with a better understanding of:

• The research that guided the HapLogic change
• The positive impact the change can have on your donor searches

Heather Stefanski, MD
Vice President of Clinical Services
NMDP

Kim Wadsworth, PhD
Principal Immunogenetic Scientist
NMDP