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Charles Herbert Best

Medical scientist, co-discoverer of insulin (1899-1978)

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Lived 1899–1978, aged 79Canada
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    28 languages
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  • Era
    1899–1978
    Aged 79
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-07-17

Charles Herbert Best, was an American-Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin with Frederick Banting. He served as the chair of the Banting and Best Department of Medical Research at the University of Toronto and was further involved in research concerning choline and heparin.

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