Banting House
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Known as “The Birthplace of Insulin”, 442 Adelaide St. N. in London, Ontario
is the house where Sir Frederick Banting woke up at two o'clock on the morning of October 31, 1920 with the idea that led to the discovery of insulin
. Banting lived at this location for ten months, beginning in July 1920, and attempted a private medical practice before returning to Toronto to begin his research on insulin in the spring of 1921.
Today Banting House National Historic Site of Canada is home to the London branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association
and a museum dedicated to the life of Sir Frederick Banting. The house was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1997.
The museum features exhibits dedicated to Banting as co-discoverer of insulin, doctor, war hero, and artist. Notable artifacts include Banting's bed-frame where he woke up with his historic idea, numerous medals including Banting's Memorial Cross
, knighthood, and a replica of his Nobel Prize
, and an impressive collection of original artwork by Banting.
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
is the house where Sir Frederick Banting woke up at two o'clock on the morning of October 31, 1920 with the idea that led to the discovery of insulin
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle....
. Banting lived at this location for ten months, beginning in July 1920, and attempted a private medical practice before returning to Toronto to begin his research on insulin in the spring of 1921.
Today Banting House National Historic Site of Canada is home to the London branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is an organization based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its mission is to lead the fight against diabetes mellitus by helping Canadians with diabetes live healthy lives while work is continued to find a cure...
and a museum dedicated to the life of Sir Frederick Banting. The house was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1997.
The museum features exhibits dedicated to Banting as co-discoverer of insulin, doctor, war hero, and artist. Notable artifacts include Banting's bed-frame where he woke up with his historic idea, numerous medals including Banting's Memorial Cross
Memorial Cross
The Memorial Cross , often known as the Silver Cross, is a Canadian medal awarded to the mother, widow, widower, or next of kin of any member of the Canadian Forces who loses his or her life in active service, including peacekeeping, and other such international operations.-Design:The Memorial...
, knighthood, and a replica of his Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes are annual international awards bestowed by Scandinavian committees in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. The will of the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895...
, and an impressive collection of original artwork by Banting.
External links
- Banting House - Canadian Diabetes Association, museum information