Optima Research Team in Boardman

Patrick Lee Shannon, MD

Patrick Lee Shannon, MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Co-Founder of Advanced Dermatology

Patrick Shannon, MD, Co-founder of Advanced Dermatology, will be the Principal Investigator for Optima Research. Dr. Shannon has served patients in the greater Boardman community for over 20 years with expert dermatological care and looks forward to initiating crucial clinical research in the region.

Sarah Marlinski, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Sarah Marlinski, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Sub-Investigator

Joining the team as Sub-Investigator, Sarah evaluates Clinical Research participants, oversees the consent process, reviews subject screening data and reviews participant’s eligibility. Sarah also reviews safety data and performs end-of-study exams while assisting the Principal Investigator and Director of Clinical Research.