Richard Landau | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard L. Landau June 22, 1916 |
| Died | November 3, 2015 (aged 99)[1] |
| Occupation | Physician-scientist |
| Known for | Endocrinology research |
| Spouse | Claire Schmuckel |
| Children | Kay Landau Fricke Susan Landau Axelrod |
| Family | David Axelrod (son-in-law) |
Richard L. Landau (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.[2]
Biography
Landau was born to a Jewish family, the son of Amelia and Milton Landau.[3] 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.[3] He graduated with an M.D. from Washington University and in 1940 he worked under Allan Kenyon at the University of Chicago.[3] During World War II he served as a doctor in the Pacific Theater.[3]
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).[3]
References
- ↑ Megan, Graydon (6 November 2015). "Dr. Richard Landau, who led endocrinology at University of Chicago, dies". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "Richard L. Landau, leader in endocrinology research, 1916-2015". News.uchicago.edu. 6 November 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- 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.