Dr Robert Finberg Obituary – Death: Dr. Robert Finberg, distinguished professor of medicine and chair emeritus of the Department of Medicine at UMass Medical School in Worcester has passed away. Dr. Robert Finberg died on Monday. He was 71 years old. No cause of death is provided at the time of this report.
And Tuesday became a sad day. May his family, friends, and UMMS, medical, and research communities find some peace and comfort in sharing memories of Dr. Robert Finberg.
— Regina Raboin (@RegRab77) August 31, 2021
Finberg has been with UMass since 1999 and served as a member of Governor Charlie Baker’s Covid-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. He also served as the principal investigator in more than half a dozen Covid-19 clinical trials, including those to test the safety and efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine and remdesivir as a treatment for people with severe Covid-19 illness.
We join our colleagues in mourning the loss and honoring the life and contributions of Dr. Robert Finberg, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones. Rest peacefully, Bob.
— UMass Medical School Program in Innate Immunity (@UMassMedicalPII) September 1, 2021
Thinking of the @umassmemorial @UMassMedical community as they mourn the loss of respected UMass researcher, Dr. Robert Finberg.
Dr. Finberg joined us many times to share his expertise throughout the pandemic. I am thankful for his help and research.
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) September 1, 2021
The UMass Memorial Health community is saddened by the loss of Dr. Robert Finberg, who for more than two-decades led the Department of Medicine at our Medical Center. He leaves behind an incredible legacy that will continue to impact our health care system for years to come.
— UMass Memorial Health (@umassmemorial) September 1, 2021
Dr. Robert Finberg, COVID-19 vaccine researcher UMass Medical School dies- I got to know Dr. Finberg as a reliable source first as a reporter and in the last 18 months on UMass Med’s comms team. His work – and hope – against COVID is legendary.
— Susan Spencer (@SusanEWSpencer) September 2, 2021
Dr. Robert Finberg, known as one of the nation’s foremost virologists and who played a vital role in researching the #COVID19Vaccine in #Worcester, died unexpectedly on Monday, @UMassMedical announced.
— Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) (@MassMedical) September 2, 2021
This week, we’ve mourned the loss of two of our physicians, Dr. Robert Finberg and Dr. Dominic Nompleggi. Their legacy will continue as they had a profound impact on the community and in healthcare.
— Department of Medicine at UMMS & UMMH (@UMass_Medicine) September 3, 2021