Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined


226 Celina Edelstein: A Research Scientist Finds Passion, Purpose and Love

May 10, 2023

Celina Edelstein lived in New York, was married and had a son. They divorced while their son was young. With a background in chemistry and a love for science, she sought a job in research. Angelo, a research doctor, offered her the opportunity to help him open a research lab. Together they wrote grants, studied molecules that carry cholesterol and cause atherosclerosis and thrombosis and published research papers. He became her professional mentor and they worked together for 44 years. Angelo’s wife died and, some years later, after they closed the lab, Angelo and Celina discovered they cared for each other and eventually lived together for seven years.


" People live through tragedies - they make a life and create careers." - Celina


Celina is a Holocaust survivor and had worked since 1963. This is a story of resilience, reinvention and a remarkable woman who found a path that filled her with passion, purpose and love.


Connect with Celina:

Email: celinaed@icloud.com