Herbert Needleman was born on 13 December 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Herbert was married to Roberta Pizor and Shirley Weinstein. Herbert died on 18 July 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Pediatrician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, whose research made the first link between lead exposure and health and intelligence issues in children. A psychiatrist, he was a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. His research in lead contamination resulted in companies removing lead additives from gasoline and other products.