Charles Best
Physiologist who co-discovered insulin
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Scientists & Innovators
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Canada
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A physiologist and biochemist contributed significantly to the discovery of insulin. Collaborated with Frederick Banting during experiments that led to the purification and isolation of insulin from the pancreas of dogs. This groundbreaking work had profound implications for diabetes treatment. Held a long-standing academic career, teaching and conducting research at the University of Toronto, and published numerous scientific papers on the functions of the pancreas. Later, served as the head of the department of physiology at the university.
Co-discovered insulin in 1921
Served as head of physiology at the University of Toronto
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