The Board of Governors
The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors (BOG) is an energetic community of philanthropic leaders who are helping define the future of healthcare. Established by the Board of Directors in 1971, the BOG has become the primary fundraising and leadership development group at Cedars-Sinai. Our mission is to support Cedars-Sinai's foremost clinical programs, biomedical research and community outreach by providing financial resources, educational experiences and volunteer opportunities.
One of only a few centers of its kind in the country, the Board of Governors Innovation Center brings together researchers and clinicians from across Cedars-Sinai to develop precise early-detection protocols and therapies that will vastly improve a patient's health outcomes.
"The work of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors is more important than ever. Our dedicated membership provides invaluable support for one of the world's premier healthcare systems. Our current initiative—the Board of Governors Innovation Center—will transform the landscape of medical research to fight today's most difficult diseases. Our members also are invited to participate in events and programs throughout the year. We encourage you to consider joining us!"
David Sadkin
Chair, Board of Governors
Making a Difference
Our members join the Board of Governors for a variety of reasons. Their number one reason is the desire to make a difference—to Cedars-Sinai and its patients, to the community and to advancing medical knowledge through forward-looking research.
The BOG has raised $170 million to fund lifesaving research and patient care by supporting the following:
Past Fundraising Initiatives
- Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Board of Governors Heart Stem Cell Center
- Board of Governors Center for Cancer Research at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
- Board of Governors Gene Therapeutics Research Institute
Endowed Chairs
- Neurosciences
- Gynecologic oncology
- Cancer
Learn More About the Board of Governors
Membership in the Board of Governors requires an application and interview process, as well as initiation, pledge and membership dues.
For information on applying to serve on the Board of Governors, email or call.
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