About Shannon

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For 25+ years, Dr. Shannon Kelleher has excelled as a biomedical scientist, industry partner, mentor, and science communicator. Her work has focused on understanding how genetics, diet and environmental factors affect milk supply and composition.  

Driven by her passion and the desire to translate science and help others understand and innovate around the complexities of human milk and lactation, Shannon launched LactoGenix.....where innovation meets human milk and lactation science.  Her aim is to assist start-up and early-stage companies develop content to elevate, amplify, and explain the importance and the implications of their technologies to diverse audiences. 

In addition to founding LactoGenix, Shannon is a Professor of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences at The University of Massachusetts, Lowell in the Greater Boston Area. Prior to moving to New England, she was on the faculty at Penn State University in Nutritional Sciences, Cell & Molecular Physiology, and Pharmacology. In addition, Shannon has worked with numerous companies in the infant  nutrition space including Wyeth Nutritionals and Arla Foods, and supports several start-up ventures. Shannon earned a B.A. in Biology & Chemistry from the University of San Diego and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, Davis. 

Shannon is a trusted advisor to executives across cell agriculture, biopharma and academia, a consultant for numerous IBCLC's,  and a mentor to many aspiring scientists and nutritionists. She balances her passion for science with cooking, hiking and working in her Vermont gardens, creative fiber arts, playing with her outrageously opinionated West Highland Terriers, and enjoying time with her family.