Winona Ward is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) with over twenty-five years of experience in sponsored project administration, including pre-award service management, award negotiation, government and industry contracting, clinical trials administration, policy and procedure development, training and research compliance.  She holds a Master in Research Administration (MRA), and is an expert in the management of sponsored research conducted nationally, and globally. 

As Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ms. Ward oversees the UCSF Office of Sponsored Research, which includes Research Management Services, Government and Business Contracts, Industry Contracts Division, and Subawards.