Frederick G. Banting

Frederick G. Banting was a Canadian medical scientist best known for co-discovering insulin in the early 1920s, a breakthrough that transformed diabetes treatment. Born in 1891, Banting initially worked as a surgeon and developed an interest in diabetes, which inspired his research. Along with his colleague Charles Best, he isolated insulin from the pancreas, enabling effective management of diabetes, a previously fatal disease. For this groundbreaking work, Banting received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923. His contributions significantly improved the lives of millions and established him as a key figure in medical science.