Research Administrative Services

Julie C. Brabbs, MBA, chief administrative officer
associate director for administration

Julie Brabbs joined the University of Michigan Medical School in 2006 and has been dedicated to cancer administrative leadership for 15 years. As the chief administrative officer of the Rogel Cancer Center, Julie oversees a broad team conducting research administration, clinical research, community outreach and engagement, educational initiatives, marketing and communications, patient and family support services, and more. Julie serves on the Rogel Cancer Center leadership teams and partners with the center director and associate directors to lead strategy and planning efforts across the center. Julie also serves on state and national boards, including the Michigan Cancer Consortium and the Cancer Center Administrator’s Forum, as well as numerous committees within Michigan Medicine. Julie is passionate about helping others to discover and build careers are aligned with their strengths, skills and interests.

Kristin Van Raaphorst, MPA, CRA assistant director Research Administration	Lindsay Thomas research administrator Cancer Center Support Grant Accounts
Lucia Baru administrative specialist Supporting: Eric Fearon, M.D., Ph.D.	Luke Brown administrative specialist Business Operations, Membership
Erin Christensen, MA administrative specialist Supporting: Julie Brabbs, MBA	Michelle Daoud research administrator Cancer Research Committee, Funding Opportunities
Dianne Gagne, CPA research administrator Gift Accounts	Jason Gillow, BBA, BSE financial director Finance
Darla Kroft, BA administrative specialist Supporting: Anne Schott, M.D.	Patti Ramos, MPH, R.D. project associate manager Working Groups, Metric Support
Kim Zuhlke, BA program manager Shared Resources, Shared Equipment