Jesse Roth, an American endocrinologist, died on March 11, 2026, at age 91.
He was an American physician and endocrinologist at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, known for his work on receptors and their role in disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Born in Brooklyn on August 5, 1934, he earned a BA in art history from Columbia University in 1955 and an MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1959.
He completed residency training in internal medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 1961 and a fellowship in endocrinology at Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center in 1963. His research career focused on insulin action and the concept of cell surface receptors.
Jesse Roth (August 5, 1934 – March 11, 2026) was an American physician and endocrinologist at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, known for his work on receptors and their role in disorders such as diabetes and obesity.