William O'Brien III Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William O'Brien III (Morrisville, Pennsylvania), who passed away on June 3, 2021, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. William A. O'Brien, Jr. and Rose Mary S. O'Brien; and his brother Timothy O'Brien. He is survived by: his wife Kenya. He is also survived by his loving wife, sons, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law.

Based on Bill's background in virology and Infectious Diseases, he was selected to be a key contributor to the Bristol Myers Squibb COVID-19 Research & Development Project Management Office for Safety of Study Subjects and Personnel Work Stream. He recently led efforts to develop the BMS COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Prevention Guidance for Protocols.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Dr. William A. O'Brien and Rose Mary O'Brien Scholarship Fund", with checks made payable to University of Minnesota Foundation, P.O. Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266. (https://makingagift.umn.edu).