Kristine Browning, RN, serves as Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Compliance at LifeGift in Houston, Texas, bringing more than 30 years of experience in health care and two decades dedicated to the donation and transplantation community. She has advanced the field through leadership roles at Houston Methodist Hospital, service on national committees with the OPTN, and as faculty for the American Foundation of Donation and Transplantation’s Transplant Quality Institute. A living kidney donor herself, Kristine is deeply committed to fostering collaboration, transparency, and excellence in maximizing donation and transplantation potential.
Where Procurement Meets Transplant: Bridging the Divide between OPOs and Transplant Centers
Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 3:00pm
As the demand for organ transplants continues to grow, so does the need for seamless coordination between OPOs and Transplant Centers. This session will examine the complex, and often conflicting, objectives that drive OPOs and Transplant Centers, with a focus on how performance metrics, regulatory mandates, and ethical frameworks influence their collaboration. Through thoughtful discussion and real-world insights, the professional community will gain a deeper understanding of the systemic pressures each stakeholder faces and explore strategies to foster greater alignment across the organ donation and transplantation continuum.
