C. H. Best (Noun)
Meaning
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Charles Herbert Best was born in West Pembroke, Maine, USA, but he later became a Canadian citizen through naturalization.
- C. H. Best was a key figure in the discovery of insulin, and his contributions often went unrecognized for many years.
- Best and Banting isolated insulin in 1921, using a bioassay technique in dogs that Best helped to develop.
- Dr Frederick Banting and medical researcher C. H. Best collaborated at the University of Toronto, where they made the groundbreaking discovery.
- C. H. Best developed the process for mass production of insulin and helped found the Banting and Best Chair of Medical Research at the University of Toronto.