Charles Best (medical scientist)
Charles Best (medical scientist)
Charles Herbert Best (pronounced /ˈtʃɑːrlz ˈhɜːrbərt bɛst/) was a Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin.
Etymology
The name Charles is of French origin and means "free man". The surname Best is of English origin and is derived from the Old English term "beast," which was an occupational name for a keeper of animals.
Early Life and Education
Charles Best was born on February 27, 1899, in West Pembroke, Maine. He attended the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in physiology and biochemistry.
Career
Best is best known for his work with Frederick Banting on the discovery of insulin. This groundbreaking work began in 1921 at the University of Toronto and led to a treatment for diabetes, a disease that was often fatal before the discovery of insulin.
Later Life and Legacy
Best continued his research in the field of medical science, focusing on areas such as hematology and circulatory diseases. He passed away on March 31, 1978. His contributions to medical science, particularly the discovery of insulin, have had a lasting impact on the field of endocrinology and the treatment of diabetes.
Related Terms
- Insulin
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- Hematology
- Circulatory system
- Frederick Banting
- University of Toronto
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charles Best (medical scientist)
- Wikipedia's article - Charles Best (medical scientist)
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