The Story
Best was educated in Toronto, Ontario and London, England. After graduating in physiology and biochemistry, Best started to work with Frederick Banting on the problem of diabetes. They discovered insulin four months later. Best developed a method of drying and storing blood serum for military use and received military honours for this in 1944. His name is also associated with such drugs as histamine, heparin and choline.
Sources: Encyclopedia of Canadiana 1971; Canadian Encyclopedia 1985; Image: Italian Museum of Diabetes website
The Person
- Birthdate
- February 27, 1899
- Birthplace
- West Pembroke, Maine
- Date of Death
- March 31, 1978
- Place of Death
- Toronto, Ontario
- Title
- Biochemist; Professor
- Status
- Deceased
- Degrees
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- DSc University of London, 1928
- Awards
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- Flavelle Medal, 1950
- Pan American Prize (Sao Paulo Biennial Foundation of Brazil)
- Last Updated
- May 23, 2011
- Popularity
- 36727
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