A Tribute to Dr. Seymour Reichlin – A role model for vibrant longevity

In this vignette, Dr. Esther Sternberg contributes to Dr. Seymour Reichlin's Festschrift, describing how he has influenced her career for over 35 years, first as a reviewer of her National Institutes of Health (NIH) research program, then as a mentor, and now as a friend. She explores the elements that have made him a role model for thriving through the decades, and which have kept Dr. Reichlin vibrant beyond his 100th year. She concludes that Reichlin embodies many elements known to contribute to healthy aging and long health spans: many friends and positive intergenerational relationships; a deep sense of meaning and purpose in life; an abiding wonder in the world around him; a great sense of humor and ability to laugh; and, in later years, his own brand of spiritual pursuit.