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  • Celebrate at The Plaza
  • SATURDAY
  • May 2, 2009
  • 7 PM

Honor those who have transformed lives

Each year, Celebrate Downstate honors a select group of scientific, political, media, business, and philanthropic leaders whose outstanding achievements and commitment to humanitarian service have transformed lives locally, nationally, and internationally — just as Downstate Medical Center transforms lives through its core missions of education, research, and patient care.

HIV/AIDS Research

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Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Internationally-renowned leader in human immunology and AIDS research
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Science Journalism

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Carl Zimmer
Distinguished Author and Science Journalist
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Cardiovascular Research

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Jeffrey S. Borer, MD
Renowned researcher, inventor, and cardiologist
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Master of Ceremonies

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Tracie Strahan
Reporter, News 4 New York

Celebrate with these Distinguished Guests

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LL Cool J
Actor and HipHop Artist Extraordinaire

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Earl Monroe
Legendary NBA Hall of Fame Sports Hero

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Steve Schirripa
Film and Television Actor – Sopranos Star




All proceeds support SUNY Downstate's groundbreaking medical research.