Rachel Lee

Biography

Rachel Lee is a Junior Research Specialist in Dr. Jacqueline Kim's Lab at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, where she contributes to qualitative and quantitative research examining stress, coping mechanisms, and psychosocial care needs among underserved Asian American populations with advanced or metastatic cancer. She received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2025, graduating with a 3.98 GPA.

Lee's clinical and community engagement spans cardiology, radiation oncology, and free clinic settings. As a Medical Assistant at Caring Cardiology Medical Group, she performs clinical procedures including EKGs and orthostatic assessments, coordinates patient care across specialties, and trains new staff. Her work with UCLA Health SCOPE as a Patient Health Advocate and Outreach Committee Chair involved one-on-one case management with underserved patients, addressing social determinants of health and connecting patients with community resources.

Lee has contributed to two abstracts presented at the 2025 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting in Seattle, focusing on coping experiences of Asian Americans with metastatic cancer and supportive care needs among Mandarin-speaking patients with metastatic cancer. She holds certifications in Good Clinical Practice for Social and Behavioral Research and UCLA HIPAA Training, and has served as a Learning Assistant for the Life Sciences Department at UCLA.

Education

• B.S. in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2025