Patricia Lipka joined Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) as a transplant coordinator and clinical research nurse in 2005. She came to RPCI from Millard Fillmore Hospital, Gates Circle, where she specialized in neurosurgery, emergency care and nursing supervision. Patricia has also worked as a legal nurse consultant with a prominent law firm where she specialized in medical and ethical issues.
Patricia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from D'Youville College in 1980. She is a member of the national and local chapters of the Oncology Nursing Society, as well as, the Professional Nurses Association. Patricia currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Parkinsons Wellness Group of WNY.