Frederick Banting

What would Frederick Banting think of ‘insulin tourism’?

Insulin’s legendary co-discoverer was never in it to get rich. Banting donated the patent to try to avoid today’s global tragedies.

Frederick Banting on Canada’s incredible contributions to research

Frederick Banting’s 1924 piece from our archives tells the story of research, and explains how big achievements are built on patience—and seemingly futile endeavours