Frederick Banting

Physician and Nobel Prize laureate

Frederick Banting - Physician and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

November 14th, 1891
133 years ago

Died

February 21st, 1941
84 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Canada

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A Canadian physician and academic contributed significantly to the medical field. Developed insulin for diabetes treatment alongside Charles Best. Conducted key research at the University of Toronto, which led to the discovery of insulin in 1921. This breakthrough transformed diabetes management and saved countless lives.

Developed insulin for diabetes treatment

Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923

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