Board of Directors Member: Patricia Folk
(awaiting photo) TRIO background . . . TRIO member and
supporter for over 20 years
Committees: TBD
Chapter: Pittsburgh
General background . . .
- Transplant:
over 20 years career as a medical professional in
the field of transplantation involving multiple organ types (i.e.,
liver,
kidney/pancreas, intestines)
- Career: currently serving as Inpatient
Transplant Coordinator
with Thomas
E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at the
- Organizations: Active member with ITNS, NATCO, ABTC, NKF, Team Pittsburgh and TRIO (since 1988)
Having been a transplant coordinator for over 20 years with experience in liver, kidney/pancreas and intestinal transplantation I can serve TRIO with my clinical expertise by identifying new issues in transplantation, interpreting medical information, writing patient directed articles, and providing a coordinator’s point of view. Having worked in both Los Angeles and Pittsburgh and having been an active member of several transplant professional organizations, I can assist TRIO with my networking skills and resources. Ie. professional contacts around the country/ world that can assist with chapter development, marketing of TRIO, speaker contacts, fund raising efforts.