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Charles Best
Physiology · Diabetes Research
Toronto, Canada
30 H-Index
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Overview
Charles Best was a physiology specialist at the University of Toronto who co-discovered insulin with Frederick Banting in 1921. His work saved millions of diabetics. Based in Toronto, Canada.
For Patients
- Pioneered the Insulin extraction and purification, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
- Based at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada
Biography
Charles Best was a Canadian medical scientist who co-discovered insulin with Frederick Banting in 1921. As a 22-year-old medical student, he assisted Banting in the experiments that led to the isolation and purification of insulin, saving millions of lives from diabetes.
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Research Impact
1 Publications
0 Total Citations
Published In
J Lab Clin Med
Key Publications
The internal secretion of the pancreas
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Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Charles Best
1921
Co-discovered insulin
With Frederick Banting, isolated insulin from dog pancreas and demonstrated its ability to lower blood sugar
1922
First human insulin treatment
Insulin was successfully administered to Leonard Thompson, the first diabetic patient treated
1929
Director of Banting-Best Department of Medical Research
Led the research department at the University of Toronto
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