As a couple, Penczner and his wife Yolanda, both born in Hungary, were part of an active Central European expat community in Memphis. Along with other members of this vibrant group, including Dr. Gabor Tiji, a Hungarian colleague and head of the Department of Physiology at the UT Health Science Center, they shared a passion for science and philanthropy.
Physiology is the fundamental science that explains how organs and the body work. Tiggy’s work fascinated the pensioners in the community so much that they entrusted him with their property. In doing so, they created two legacy funds to support research excellence and provide early career support in the Department of Physiology. Through their generous bequest, the Penczners championed young scientists and provided opportunities for American scientists who may have been unknown in Memphis.
Their legacy lives on through the Community Foundation, which preserves it for future generations to come. To learn more about their philanthropic efforts and how you can contribute to supporting research excellence in Memphis, visit cfgm.org/vkno today.
