Dr Shannon Stott is a Mechanical Engineer that works at the interface of technology and clinical medicine. She has an extensive background in microfluidics, optics, and biopreservation, with a focus on their applications in cancer.  Manipulating blood flow for the isolation of biological components has been a hallmark of her work and recent efforts include using microfluidics to separate cancer cells, exosomes and even viral particles. The primary goal of the Stott Laboratory is to use these technologies and techniques to improve patient lives through early diagnosis and a greater understanding of how cancer spreads and kills. Dr. Stott has 10 patents issued or pending, and her research has been highlighted in Nature, Science, CNN, MIT Technology Review, as well as the television show, Jeopardy. She serves on various advisory boards, both in academic and industrial settings. Dr. Stott has been awarded many different honors, but she is most proud of receiving the 2021 MGH Excellence in Mentorship Award.