Aug 27, 1946 – Jul 8, 2020 (Age 73)
Flossie Wong-Staal was a molecular virologist whose research on HIV was crucial in the development of blood tests to detect the virus. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Sincere condolences to the Wong-Staal Family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of your dear loved one. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Ms. Flossie's contribution and research in the medical field on HIV.
Darlene
August 28, 2020 | DC
Flossie Wong-Staal was an inspiring mentor, brilliant scientist and indomitable. My condolences to her family. The world has lost a bright light.
mek
July 29, 2020
Scott Chamberland
July 26, 2020 | Saint Agatha, ME
Zhongshan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
Letter of Condolence
Dear Ms. Flossie Wong-Staal’s Family:
We are greatly shocked and in great sorrow on hearing that Ms. Flossie Wong-Staal, an American Chinese Virologist whose family was originally from Zhongshan, passed away due to pneumonia. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
As the first scientist to unveil the HIV genetic structure and a researcher who devoted most of her life to study...
Kam Hong Kwong, Chairman of Zhongshan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
July 22, 2020 | Friend
Zhongshan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
Letter of Condolence
Dear Ms. Flossie Wong-Staal’s Family:
We are greatly shocked and in great sorrow on hearing that Ms. Flossie Wong-Staal, an American Chinese Virologist whose family was originally from Zhongshan, passed away due to pneumonia. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
As the first scientist to unveil the HIV genetic structure and a researcher who devoted most of her life to study...
gao Miaokui
July 22, 2020
We at The National Women's Hall of Fame are saddened by the loss of one of our 2019 Inductees, Flossie Wong-Staal. The world has lost an extrodinary woman. We will keep her story and her memory alive. Our condolences to her family.
Elizabeth Fantone
July 20, 2020 | Lynnfield, MA | Acquaintance
We mourn with you the loss of a productive young life. May mercy and peace be with the family.
Lee
July 20, 2020
My condolence to the family.
Harry Yip
July 18, 2020 | Friend
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.
July 18, 2020