Amanda Contreras

Amanda Contreras is a highly experienced professional in clinical research and scientific investigation, currently serving as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic since February 2021. Prior to this role, Amanda worked as a Clinical Research Specialist at the University of Minnesota and as a Clinical Research Coordinator, overseeing complex clinical trials focused on therapeutic interventions and ensuring patient safety and data integrity. Amanda's research background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where notable work involved advancing cancer immunotherapy techniques and studying tumor microenvironments. Additional experience includes research roles at University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where foundational studies on chemical interactions and cancer mechanisms were conducted.