Richard L. Landau

American endocrinologist and academic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

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Richard Landau
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Richard L. Landau

(1916-06-22)June 22, 1916
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 99)[1]
OccupationPhysician-scientist
Known forEndocrinology research
SpouseClaire Schmuckel
ChildrenKay Landau Fricke
Susan Landau Axelrod
FamilyDavid Axelrod (son-in-law)
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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

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