Unveiling of JJR Macleod Memorial Statue in Aberdeen
John Dirks travelled to Aberdeen to speak at the unveiling of a memorial statue commemorating John James Rickard Macleod, co-discoverer of insulin. Over 300 people…
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Macleod Special Issue of CJHH
We are delighted to announce that “J.J.R. Macleod, Reconsidered: Insulin and Beyond,” an issue of Canadian Journal of Health History (Volume 40, issue 2) is…
“It Works! Now What?” by Christopher Rutty
Congratulations to Christopher Rutty whose new article ““It Works! Now What?” Insulin Development, Production, and Distribution at Connaught Laboratories, University of Toronto, 1922–24″ appears in…
Heritage Toronto Award Nomination for The Discovery of Insulin: Special Centenary Edition
The Special Centenary Edition of Michael Bliss’s The Discovery of Insulin has been nominated for a Heritage Toronto Award in the Book category. This edition…
“Insulin: the discovery that transformed diabetic care” on BBC World Service
Alison Li joins Victor Joergens and Kersten Hall in a panel discussion hosted by Bridget Kendall of the BBC World Service – The Forum. They…
Banting, Bliss, and Beyond – Symposium
Video recordings of Symposium | Video recordings of the Macleod Workshop The Toronto Medical Historical Club (TMHC) marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of…
The Artist Behind Insulin
Christopher Rutty appears in episode 3 of University of Toronto Old School Stories which looks at the artistic side of Frederick Banting. Also interviewed in…
Rethinking the “discovery” of insulin
Alison Li has two new articles offering perspectives on the discovery of insulin during this year’s centenary celebrations. “Rethinking the ‘discovery’ of insulin” appeared in…
Banting Podcast for World Diabetes Day
In this special World Diabetes Day episode, created in partnership with Defining Moments Canada, Jim and Bob Banting host multiple guests to discuss the heritage…
Belleville Honours J.B. Collip
Club members Alison Li and Christopher Rutty served as keynote speakers at the day-long celebrations marking the unveiling of a new monument in honour of…