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About Charles Best
Charles Best was a Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin. Born on February 27, 1899, in West Pembroke, Maine, Best graduated from the University of Toronto and went on to work with Frederick Banting in the research that led to the discovery of insulin's therapeutic use in diabetes. Best played a crucial role in the extraction and purification of insulin, significantly advancing the treatment of diabetes worldwide. He continued his research and teaching career in the field of endocrinology.
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