Dr. Michael R. Boyd has announced hisretirement from the University of South Alabama, effective March 31,2014. During his time at the University, Dr. Boyd has served as theAbraham Mitchell Chair and Director of the University of South Alabama MitchellCancer Institute and is a tenured member of the University faculty.
"Mike and his wife, Ginni, leave an everlasting legacy atthe University of South Alabama," said USA Acting President Dr. JohnSmith. "Coming from the National Institutes of Health as MCI's firstdirector, he brought us instant credibility, and Ginni was an active partnerwith Mike in her volunteerism, supporting both the University and ourcommunity. Together, they were an energetic team for the University."
Prior to joining MCI in 2002, Boyd served as a seniorphysician-scientist and executive administrator at the National CancerInstitute of the National Institutes of Health near Washington, D.C.
The University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Instituteprovides cancer treatments to more than 6,500 patients, generating some 60,000patient visits annually. With approximately 300 employees the MitchellCancer Institute serves the Central Gulf Coast region with its expandingclinical and research endeavors. Dr. Ron Franks, USA vice president forhealth sciences, is serving as MCI's interim director while a nationwide searchis launched for Boyd's successor.