Calvin Leifer

Background

Leifer, Calvin was born on March 4, 1929 in New York City. Son of Julius Kalman and Esther (Gisser) Leifer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1950; Doctor ol Dental Surgery, New York University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy (National Institute Dental Research fellow), State University, New York, Buffalo, 1971.

Career

General practice dentistry, New Haven, 1957-1965; associate professor pathology, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1970-1978; professor, Temple University, since 1978; president faculty School Medicine, Temple University, since 1986; practice dentistry specializing in periodontics, Abington, Pennsylvania, since 1974.

Achievements

• Calvin Leifer has been listed as a noteworthy Oral and experimental pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Cheltenham School Board 4 year high school study committee. Chairman Selective Service Board, Cheltanham, Pennsylvania, since 1982. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1954-1956.

Member International Association Dental Research, American Association for Dental Research (president Philadelphia section), American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Oral Pathology, New York Academy Sciences.

Connections

Married Judith Loeb, September 11, 1963. Children— Dory Ethan, Amira Karin.

Father:

Julius Kalman Leifer

Mother:

Esther (Gisser) Leifer

Spouse:

Judith Loeb