Canada Gairdner International Award
Canada Gairdner International Award 1971: Winners
Recipients
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Charles Best
In recognition of his part in the discovery and development of insulin, and for many other contributions to medical research. As a teacher, mentor and scientist he has inspired research workers and patients throughout the world.
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Donald F. Steiner
In recognition of his discovery that insulin is derived from a larger precursor molecule, called pro-insulin - a model which may elucidate the biosynthesis of other active compounds.
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Frederick Sanger
For his contributions to the study of the structure of complex biochemical substances, and in particular for determining the precise chemical composition of insulin.
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Rachmiel Levine
In recognition of his many contributions to the study of diabetes mellitus, and especially for his pioneer work on the site of action of insulin.
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Rosalyn Sussman Yalow, Solomon A. Berson
For their development of a reliable, specific and sensitive method for the assay of plasma insulin, and their subsequent application of the same principles in the measurement of other polypeptide substances.