Richard L. Landau

Richard Landau
Born
Richard L. Landau

(1916-06-22)June 22, 1916
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 99)
Hyde Park, Chicago
EducationWashington University in St. Louis
OccupationPhysician-scientist
EmployerUniversity of Chicago
Known forEndocrinology research
SpouseClaire Schmuckel
Children2
FamilyDavid Axelrod (son-in-law)

Richard L. Landau (June 22, 1916 – November 3, 2015) was a leader in endocrinology research at the University of Chicago. He published more than 90 papers and served as a member of the editorial board at the Journal of the American Medical Association. Landau was also a long time editor of "Perspectives in Biology and Medicine" journal.[citation needed]

Biography

Landau was born to a Jewish family, the son of Amelia and Milton Landau. His mother was an activist who fought for woman's suffrage, served as the chair of a chapter of the ACLU, and hosted social worker Jane Addams at her home; his father operated a linen-rental company. He graduated with an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine, and in 1940, he worked under Allan Kenyon at the University of Chicago. During World War II, he served as a doctor in the Pacific Theater.

Personal life

In 1944, he married his secretary Claire Schmuckel; they had four children. One of his sons-in-law is David Axelrod.

References

  1. ↑ Megan, Graydon (6 November 2015). "Dr. Richard Landau, who led endocrinology at University of Chicago, dies". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Richard L. Landau, leader in endocrinology research, 1916-2015". News.uchicago.edu. 6 November 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 O'Donnell, Maureen (June 24, 2016). "U. of C. Dr. Richard L. Landau, in-law to David Axelrod, dead at 99". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018.