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Albert Einstein College of Medicine "Celebrate Einstein" Dinner and Lifetime Leadership Awards
11/16/2011 - By The Plaza Hotel, New York City

Albert Einstein College of Medicine "Celebrate Einstein" Dinner and Lifetime Leadership Awards

For more than 50 years, the National Women’s Division and the Men’s Division have been instrumental in the growth and development of Einstein.

The National Women’s Division and Men’s Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University honored two preeminent leaders with the first “Einstein Lifetime Leadership Award” for their extraordinary contributions to supporting the mission of Einstein, one of the nation’s premier centers for biomedical research and medical education. The awards were presented to Linda Altman and Arnold S. Penner at the “Celebrate Einstein” dinner on Wednesday, November 16, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The event was emceed by Bruce Beck, lead sports anchor for WNBC in New York, and featured entertainment by Neil Sedaka.

“Celebrate Einstein” will benefit both divisions’ current projects including: the Women’s Division Initiative for Research in Women’s Health and Cancers, which helps fund cutting-edge research studies at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center targeting breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers; and the Men’s Division Research Scholars Program, supporting the career development of Einstein physician-scientists who collaborate with senior research scientists to develop innovative treatments for cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other devastating diseases.

Linda Altman is a leading advocate for the vital programs supported by Einstein’s National Women’s Division. She has served as the Division’s national president and as president of the Westchester/Fairfield Chapter. Ms. Altman was elected to the Einstein Board of Overseers in 2006, serves on its executive committee and chairs its communications committee. She received an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Yeshiva University in 2005 in recognition of her philanthropic leadership and her outstanding service to the College of Medicine. She and her husband of more than 50 years, Earle – chairman of ABS Partners Real Estate LLC and a respected 50-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry – are benefactors of Einstein, helping to advance cutting-edge cancer research. Arnold S. Penner is an inspirational leader and longtime executive board member of the Men’s Division. He was elected to the Einstein Board of Overseers in 1998. He received the Albert Einstein Humanitarian Award in 1992 and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Yeshiva University in 2006 in recognition of his distinguished service to the College of Medicine. Mr. Penner is a partner in real estate holdings across the U.S., including office, medical specialty and retail, and is a part owner of P.J. Clarke’s restaurants.Mr. Penner and his wife, Madaleine Berley, are benefactors of the College of Medicine. Their most recent commitment will help advance the outstanding work of Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), which services 7,800 adults and children with physical, developmental, language and learning disabilities each year.

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