Robert Clinton Spear passed away on July 7, 2025, after a notable career in public health that began in 1969 at UC Berkeley. He made significant contributions in mitigating pesticide effects on farmworkers, assessing exposures to agents, and conducting extensive research on schistosomiasis. His work on schistosomiasis gained international recognition, earning him multiple awards in China for his contributions to eradicating the disease. He received the Berkeley Citation and served as Chair of the Academic Senate, and is remembered as an outstanding mentor to students in public health.
Robert C. Spear had a distinguished public health career at UC Berkeley that spanned over five decades, beginning in 1969 as a post-doc and leading to a professorship.
His work focused on the effects of pesticides on farmworkers and the assessment of exposures to chemical and biological agents, culminating in extensive research on schistosomiasis.
Bob's research on schistosomiasis was pivotal in laying the groundwork for elimination efforts in China, earning him multiple prestigious awards from Chinese governmental bodies.
In recognition of his contributions to UC Berkeley and the field of public health, he received the Berkeley Citation and served as Chair of the Academic Senate.
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