Michael Lee, Executive Director
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Michael joined the Research Resource Program (RRP) team in 2018 and currently serves as Executive Director. His goal is to support the development, implementation and support of programs that will have a broad impact across UCSF Core & Shared Resource Facilities and enhance UCSF research capabilities. By working with the broad stake holders to maintain communication channels and build bridges, the RRP team contributes to the success of UCSF cores and shared resources.
Michael has been at UCSF since 2003, working in labs and Cores where he became increasingly engaged in meeting general challenges faced by the research community. He has also led and worked with individual Cores to improve their operations and has coordinated funding for much needed instrumentation and operational support. Previously, he was the Director for the Parnassus Flow Cytometry (PFCC) and Monoclonal Antibody Cores and continues to advise both Cores. He also is a member of the Bluestone lab, working on the development and continuation of clinical trials involving the use of Regulatory T cells (Tregs) for the treatment of various ailments such as Type-1 diabetes.
Michael has a BA in Biology from UC Santa Cruz and an MS in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences from San Francisco State.
Rochelle Kelley, Program Manager
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Rochelle joined UCSF in October 2015 and serves as the primary contact for iLab operations and Core Director support. She manages several key program areas within the Research Resource Program (RRP), including annual funding mechanisms, campus core certification, marketing and web development, and strategic communications.
Rochelle brings a diverse background spanning both legal and medical fields. Her passion for service excellence and operational efficiency drew her to UCSF, where she continues to support and strengthen the shared research community. She is recognized as the institution’s central knowledge holder for iLab and related recharge systems, frequently advising colleagues across campus on best practices and system strategy. She is also an active member of the University of California Administrative Management Professionals (UCAMP) network and the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF), where she stays current on best practices and emerging trends while seeking opportunities to expand her expertise.
Olena Akerman, Finance Manager
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Olena Akerman has been working with the EVC&P for many years in one capacity or another. She is the Business Manager supporting LARC & EH&S. She and her staff provide procurement, administrative and financial support.
With 2 kids, a dog and a cat, she doesn't have much time left for hobbies. But she does enjoy to host dinner parties and to go on, unfortunately rare, camping trips.