City of Hope appoints new board of directors chair

Norman C. Payson, MD, has been selected as the new chair of the City of Hope board of directors, succeeding outgoing chair Sheri Biller.

“I am honored to serve as chair of the board of City of Hope, an institution that has touched so many lives and that stands poised to improve the lives of countless more,” Payson said in a press release. “As the health care environment evolves and as the cancer rate increases, City of Hope’s role as a research institution and as a provider of specialized oncology care will become even more vital.”

Payson joined the board in 2004 and has served as chair of its Finance Committee and Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee. He also is chair of the City of Hope Medical Foundation board of directors. He and his wife, Melinda, helped establish City of Hope’s Graduate Studies Center as well as a graduate fellowship at the school.

“As a highly respected physician and a nationally known expert in the management of health care, Dr. Payson understands the challenges and opportunities now facing medical and research institutions,” said Robert Stone, City of Hope president and chief executive officer. “He has been an invaluable supporter of our work here, and I’m pleased to have his expertise and experience as we build upon our foundation of scientific excellence and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.”