Richard L. Landau

Richard Landau
Born	Richard L. Landau (1916-06-22)June 22, 1916
Died	November 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 99)[1] Hyde Park, Chicago
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 (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.[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

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.