Shannon Durkin

Shannon Durkin has worked in scientific marketing and communications since 2000. Shannon began their career at Cleveland Clinic as a Research Technologist in 2000. In 2003, they moved to the University of Pittsburgh, where they worked as a Senior Writer/Project Coordinator, Scientific Writer, and Research Specialist. In 2012, they returned to Cleveland Clinic as Senior Director of Communications and Chief Research and Academic Office, where they were responsible for strategic consulting and translating complex information into clear, engaging copy for diverse audiences. Shannon also managed executive communications for the Research Institute Chair and provided regular updates to the Chief Academic and Chief Executive Offices. In 2022, they began working as a Scientific Marketing Content Creator for Cellular Technology Limited (CTL).

Shannon Durkin's education history includes a Master's degree in Biology from Youngstown State University, obtained between 1997 and 2000, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the same institution, obtained between 1993 and 1997. In 2007, they obtained a Public and Professional Writing Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2018, they completed the FLEX: A Professional Development Program for Women Faculty of the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Shannon also holds certifications in Building Your Marketing Technology Stack from LinkedIn (obtained in September 2022), Communicating in Times of Change from LinkedIn (obtained in August 2022), Content Marketing from HubSpot Academy (obtained in July 2022), and Editor in the Life Sciences from the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences.