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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.

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, 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 two children, Kay Landau Fricke and Susan Landau Axelrod (married to 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. ^ 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.

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