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Toronto, Ontario - Here in the ivy-cloaked stone buildings of the University of Toronto during a record hot summer in the early 1920's Frederick Banting and Charles Best made one of the twentieth century's most important medical discoveries - insulin. Along with J.B. Collip and J.J. R McLeod they invented the life-saving process for insulin, which meant that people who's bodies could not produce enough naturally (diabetics) could now get it from other sources. Diabetes had been a death sentence, and although this wasn't a cure the treatment meant diabetics could live long, productive lives. It has yet to be surpassed. Free student-lead walking tours of all seven U of T colleges depart from the Visitor Centre at 25 Kings College Circle. For details call 416 978-5000. Famous U of T alumni include: Arthur Schawlow (1941) co-inventor of the laser, film director Norman Jewison (1949), and actor Donald Sutherland (1958). The campus is close to the College St. subway stop. |
