About
Research Integrity & Compliance Leadership
Sonya Hadrigan
Associate Provost for Research Integrity and Compliance
Sonya Hadrigan has over 20 years of experience in translational research oversight, compliance and business operations. She has served in leadership roles at academic medical centers, university systems, and national oversight agencies. Sonya is a recognized expert at effectively assessing processes, developing gap analyses, and proposing and implementing sustainable solutions for optimal, ethical, and compliant research operations, focused on organizational culture, change management and collaboration.
Sonya is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified IRB Professional, and is completing her Master’s in Jurisprudence.
Cynthia Gates
Interim Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
Cindy Gates received her law degree from Seattle University School of Law and a nursing degree from Middle Georgia State University. She has dedicated over two decades to the field of human subject research protection.
Starting at Western IRB (WCG), Cindy honed her expertise over a 12-year tenure, laying a strong foundation in ethical and regulatory compliance. Her leadership skills were further recognized as she steered the Human Research Protection Programs at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Miami, showcasing her ability to manage complex research environments and enhance institutional compliance.