Brent Gardner
Brent joined PNTB as a Kidney Perfusionist in 2018. Brent previously managed the laboratory of Immunogenetics and Transplantation, plus has a background in the field of histocompatibility and kidney allocation going back 20 years. He looks forward to joining the Perfusionist lineup, “as a team we are instrumental in providing lifesaving organ and tissue transplants for our community”. When not working, Brent enjoys biking, hiking, craft beer, and everything Portland and Oregon have to offer.
An estimated 12,000 people who die each year meet the criteria for organ donation, but less than half become organ donors.