Charles Herbert Best was educated in Toronto and London. After graduating in physiology and biochemistry, Best started to work with Dr. F. G. Banting on the problem of diabetes. They discovered insulin four months later. Best developed a method of drying and storing blood serum for military use and for this discovery was awarded the C.B.E. in 1944. His name is also associated with such drugs as histamine, heparin and choline.
BA, U of T, 1921; MA, 1922; MD, 1925; D.Sc., U of London, 1928; Director of Insulin Div. of Connaught Lab., 1922-25; head, dept. of physiology, U of T, 1929; professor & head, Banting and Best dept. of med. rsch, U of T, 1941-67; director emeritus, 1967; served in WW I and was director of med. rsch. for Candn. Navy, 1941-46; F, RSC, 1931; FRS, 1938; Flavelle Medal, 1950; CC, 1968; CH, 1971; first winner of Pan American Prize, Sao Paulo Biennial Foundation of Brazil; honoured by commemorative stamp, Candn. Post Office,
Sources: 1971 Encyclopedia of Canadiana
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