Since graduating with a BSc in Finance in 2006, Sharon Cunningham has enjoyed a stellar career. After revelling in a number of roles across disparate business environments, Sharon established Shorla Pharma, alongside fellow UCC alum, Orlaith Ryan, in 2018.

A driven and compassionate company, Shorla Pharma are developing innovative oncology products designed to overcome some of the difficulties associated with administering breast, ovarian and paediatric cancer drugs.  Sharon and Orlaith’s vison and success has seen them named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs for 2019, and included on a list of 50 people to look out for in 2020 by the Irish Times.