Class of 1970 Commemorative Biographical Book

GERALD J . ( J ERRY ) EL FENBE IN

Address: 13034 Mason Estates Court, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Email: gerald.elfenbein@charter.net ● Phone: H: 314-392-9219 ● C: 401-481-1038

Alma mater: Harvard University, 1966

Postgraduate Training/Certification: Medical internship: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1970-71 Immunology fellowship: National Institutes of Health, NIAID, 1971-73 Medical residency: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1973-74 Oncology fellowship: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1974-76 Professional and Volunteer Awards and Recognition: Gianantonio Rosti Award, European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 1984 Norristown Area High School Hall of Fame Award, State of Florida, 1986 Agency for Health Care Administration Service Award,

Consumers’ Research Council of America, 1998 Guide to America’s Top Oncologists, International Biographical Centre, UK, 2007

Name(s) of Children and Grandchildren: Children: Daniel W. Elfenbein, Ph.D., Harvard, 2004, professor, Washington University, 2005-; Johanna R. Elfenbein, D.V.M., Florida, 2007, Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2014, assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, 2019- Grandchildren: Theodore A. Elfenbein (15); Harry A. Elfenbein (9) Narrative: What was your most memorable moment from medical school? Pharmacology group paper presentation, “The Power of No,” Spring 1968 What highlights have you experienced since graduating in 1970? Over 200 publications in journals and monographs How have you changed since medical school? Beard went gray, lived past 75 If so inclined, please feel free to share your passions, family stories, life experiences or even simple words of wisdom. The most important aspect of life is not publications, awards, nor academic titles. It is family, wife and children, health, community, and the legacy you leave behind.

Leading Scientists of the World, Marquis’ Who’s Who, 2008 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018 Current Employment: Retired. Last employed as professor of medicine, Boston University, 1998-2004

Spouse or Partner’s Name: Dianne Strobel Elfenbein

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