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William M. Landau, MD, was professor emeritus of neurology, and devoted husband to Pudge. He served in the department of neurology from 1954 to 2012, including over 20 years as department head. He was the longest-serving faculty member at the School of Medicine.
Along with his scientific accomplishments, Dr. Landau was known for his commitment to social justice. He served as director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri for several years and also was actively involved with Physicians for a National Health Program, which advocates for single-payer national health insurance. The Landau Lectureship aims to honor Dr. Landau’s legacy by continuing a focus on scientific topics that impact the larger community.
Learn more about Dr. Landau’s life.
Landau Lecturers
2022 Melissa Hines, PhD
2019 Helen Mayberg, MD
2017 Pat Levitt, PhD*
2015 Phillip Pearl, MD
2013 Alan McComas, MD
2011 Jonathan Pevsner, MD
2005 Virginia Weldon, MD
2003 Kenneth Ludmerer, MD
2001 Kenneth Tyler, MD
1999 Robert Collins, MD
1997 Sherwin Nuland, MD
1993 William Danforth, MD
*Dr. Landau passed away on November 2, 2017, but was able to attend Pat Levitt’s presentation of the William and Pudge Landau Lecture in September 2017.
