LifeCenter Organ Donor Network
Patricia Avent is currently working as an Organ Recovery Specialist at LifeCenter Organ Donor Network. Prior to this, Patricia held positions as a Forensic Autopsy Technician at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner and as a Forensic Anthropology Assistant at Des Moines University. With a Master of Science in Anatomy, Patricia has experience in guiding students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and conducting research projects as a Graduate Research Assistant. Their research focuses on forensic identification using frontal sinus coding methods.
LifeCenter Organ Donor Network
Mission Statement: To save, enhance and change lives through organ and tissue donation. LifeCenter, "A Donate Life Organization," encourages and coordinates the donation of organs and tissues for transplantation, working with the Greater Cincinnati area hospitals and transplant centers. LifeCenter's clinical staff provides 24-hour service for referrals, case management, recovery and organ placement when donation occurs. Our education staff provides programs for schools, civic and community groups, religious institutions and healthcare professionals. Additional services offered by LifeCenter include bereavement services for donor families, volunteer opportunities, and donor registry drives for area businesses and organizations that facilitate the enrollment of donors.