Ira B. Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc., served as Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and is also a professor of health and policy management at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health. He received funding from Epstein and was in direct email communication with him, including correspondence in May 2012 in which he facilitated administrative assistance for a young woman named Karyna Shuliak who required a letter from Columbia. He also attended or was invited to a dinner with Epstein that included Dr. Magnani.
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Background
Ira B. Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc., is a dental academic who served as Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and subsequently held the position of Professor of Health Policy & Management at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, with the title Dean Emeritus. His professional credentials include a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and a Master of Medical Sciences (M.M.Sc.) degree. Documents indicate he was based at 630 W. 168th Street, New York, at Columbia's medical campus.
Epstein Connection
Lamster maintained a multi-year social and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2012 to 2017. The documentary evidence shows regular social engagements including dinners, gift exchanges, and ongoing correspondence. Epstein provided financial support to Lamster, with documents referencing checks being prepared for him. A significant dimension of the relationship involved Lamster facilitating the academic enrollment and clinic responsibilities of Karyna Shuliak -- Epstein's girlfriend -- at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where Lamster served as Dean. Lamster also inquired about Shuliak's prior credentials at Belarusian State Medical University. Lamster expressed appreciation for Epstein's 'friendship and generosity,' and Epstein reciprocated, telling Lamster 'i value your friendship.' Lamster also asked about an entity called 'Enhanced Education' or 'Enhanced Education Foundation,' which may have been a vehicle for Epstein's funding.
Key Allegations(6)
Lamster received financial support from Jeffrey Epstein, including checks written on his behalf
documentedLamster facilitated Karyna Shuliak's enrollment and academic activities at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine while serving as Dean
documentedLamster inquired about Karyna Shuliak's credentials at Belarusian State Medical University, suggesting he was involved in vetting or validating her academic background for admission
documentedLamster maintained a social relationship with Epstein involving regular dinners in New York City
documentedLamster had involvement with an entity called 'Enhanced Education' or 'Enhanced Education Foundation,' potentially linked to Epstein funding
allegedIn January 2017, Lamster requested financial help from Epstein, who indicated the idea to help originated with Karyna Shuliak
documentedLegal Status
Ira B. Lamster appears in EFTA (Epstein Flight Tracking Act or related disclosure) documents as an individual who corresponded with and received financial support from Jeffrey Epstein. No criminal charges, investigations, or legal proceedings involving Lamster have been identified in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(10)
“Karina has her list of courses and clinic responsibilities. We are good here...”
“anytime, i value your friendship”
“I appreciate your friendship and generosity.”
“That would be very kind of you. Check should...”
“it was karynas idea”
“Is this simply 'Enhanced Education', or rather 'Enhanced Education Foundation'?”
“your gift, very thoughtful of you, much appreciated, and appropriate for Memorial Day!”
“Jeff, Are you back in NYC? If so, Tom and I want to take you to dinner.”
“Please give Karyna my congratulations.”
“days. We have time, so please tell her not to worry.”
Contradictions(1)
Lamster's relationship with Epstein was described in terms of 'friendship' and professional academic courtesy
Documents show financial transactions flowing from Epstein to Lamster, including checks, suggesting the relationship extended beyond ordinary friendship into a donor-beneficiary arrangement that may have influenced academic decisions regarding Karyna Shuliak's enrollment
Key Relationships(4)
Extensive email correspondence from 2012-2017 documenting social dinners, gift exchanges, financial support via checks, and mutual expressions of friendship. Lamster also facilitated Epstein's girlfriend Karyna Shuliak's academic enrollment at Columbia.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated scheduling, dinner arrangements, and check preparations involving Lamster across numerous documents.
Lamster oversaw Karyna Shuliak's courses and clinic responsibilities at Columbia dental school, inquired about her Belarusian credentials, and congratulated her on achievements. In 2017, Epstein stated financial help for Lamster was 'karynas idea.'
Richard Kahn appears in documents related to financial matters involving Epstein and Lamster, including forwarded communications.
Timeline(22 events)
Thomas Magnani sends email regarding Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting early coordination of the Lamster-Epstein relationship
Lesley Groff sends scheduling email related to Lamster and Epstein
Lesley Groff coordinates arrangements involving Lamster
Lesley Groff sends scheduling emails related to Lamster-Epstein interactions
Multiple emails exchanged: dinner arrangements ('Dinner Guests'), Epstein message about 7pm meeting, and Groff coordinating Lamster's schedule with Epstein
Epstein instructs to 'Get six sweat tops initial' -- personalized sweatshirts apparently intended for Lamster among others
Lamster sends thank-you email to Epstein; Epstein responds. Financial arrangements coordinated by Groff
Lesley Groff coordinates follow-up regarding Lamster
Contact information requested for Dr. Ira Lamster
Lesley Groff emails Epstein regarding Lamster-related matters
Lamster thanks Epstein for a gift described as 'appropriate for Memorial Day'
Groff coordinates schedule and arrangements related to Lamster
Groff arranges 'Check for Ira' -- a financial payment from Epstein to Lamster
Epstein forwards information to Richard Kahn, possibly related to Lamster financial matters
Lamster invites Epstein to dinner in NYC with 'Tom'
Epstein tells Lamster 'you can call me next week anytime' regarding 'A conversation'
Continued exchange about scheduling a conversation between Lamster and Epstein
Lesley Groff emails Epstein regarding Lamster matters
Epstein tells Lamster 'anytime, i value your friendship' in response to thanks
Epstein emails Lamster
Lamster asks Epstein to 'give Karyna my congratulations,' indicating continued involvement with Shuliak's academic progress
Lamster requests financial help from Epstein ('Need your help'); Lamster says 'That would be very kind of you. Check should...'; Epstein responds 'it was karynas idea,' copying Karyna Shuliak
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About Ira B. Lamster
Who is Ira B. Lamster?
Ira B. Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc., served as Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and is also a professor of health and policy management at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health. He received funding from Epstein and was in direct email communication with him, including correspondence in May 2012 in which he facilitated administrative assistance for a young woman named Karyna Shuliak who required a letter from Columbia. He also attended or was invited to a dinner with Epstein that included Dr. Magnani.
What is Ira B. Lamster's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Ira B. Lamster appears in 272 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Ira B. Lamster in the Epstein files?
Yes. Ira B. Lamster is referenced in 272 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
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