Shannon Lunn, is a dedicated nurse and clinical research professional currently serving as the Administrative Manager in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. In this role, she drives forward clinical and research initiatives within the Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant, Hematology and Oncology, and Epidemiology and Clinical Research. Prior to this, Shannon was a Clinical Research Nurse in a dynamic early-phase clinical trial program at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. Prior to that Shannon worked as a neurology nurse at Allina Health's United Hospital. She holds certifications as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN-BC) and a Medical Affairs Professional (CNMAP). Shannon’s commitment to professional growth led her to earn a medical industry certificate from the Carlson School of Management in 2023. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Carlson, with the goal of merging her nursing and research expertise with business acumen to propel healthcare innovation forward.