Melissa Carla Lapasaran
About Melissa Carla Lapasaran
Melissa Carla Lapasaran is a Manager of Sponsored Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in cost compliance and business proposals, with previous roles at PATH and Management Sciences for Health.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Melissa Carla Lapasaran serves as the Manager of Sponsored Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management and oversight of sponsored research activities. Her role involves ensuring compliance with funding requirements and facilitating research initiatives within the institute.
Previous Experience at PATH
Prior to her current role, Lapasaran worked at PATH as a Senior Cost and Compliance Officer from 2014 to 2018. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing financial compliance and cost management for various projects in Washington, D.C. Her experience at PATH enhanced her expertise in managing research funding and compliance.
Career at Management Sciences for Health
Lapasaran has extensive experience at Management Sciences for Health, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Contract Officer for Business Proposals for five months in 2014, a Senior Business Proposal Analyst from 2012 to 2014, and a Budget Analyst from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she began her career there as a Procurement Assistant from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
Melissa Carla Lapasaran earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Geography from the University of Miami. She attended the university from 2003 to 2007, where she developed a foundational understanding of political and geographical concepts that inform her work in research administration.
Experience in Research Administration
Lapasaran's experience in research administration includes her role as a Senior Research Administrator at the Broad Institute from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed various aspects of research projects, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal regulations, and supporting the research community at the institute.