Paul Kirshman, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Paul Kirshman is the Medical Director of MorningStar Laboratories. A Board-Certified Pathologist with expertise in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. He earned his MD from the University of Montpellier, completed his residency at Westchester County Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training in Molecular Pathology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Dr. Mark Sobel. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kirshman is committed to advancing the field of Pathology.
Lilian Tee, CGMBS, HTL (ASCP)
Director, Operations & Management
Lilian Tee is the Director, Operations & Management for MorningStar Laboratories. An accomplished leader in clinical laboratory services, specializing in technical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. As the Director of Operations & Management, she managed a wide range of laboratory functions, ensuring high-quality and compliant services while acting as the liaison to the laboratory director. Read More
With a focus on workflow optimization, staffing, and regulatory readiness, Lilian drives performance improvement and enhances quality standards to support the organization’s commitment to patient-centered care.
Brennan Burns
Vice President, Policy & Payor Relations
Brennan Burns is the Vice President, Policy & Payor Relations of MorningStar Laboratories. A seasoned individual with over 10 years of experience spanning both the payor and provider sectors. He worked on the payor side at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Humana, as well as on the provider side at Gulfstream Diagnostics. As the founder of Burns Consulting Group, Brennan assisted healthcare providers in securing in-network contracts with major payors to enhance reimbursement rates. Read More
Most recently, he served as the Vice President of Payor Contracting at Lighthouse Lab Services, where he focused on negotiating in-network laboratory contracts. Brennan’s expertise in healthcare contracting and deep understanding of the industry will be pivotal as he continues to drive growth and create strategic partnerships.