カナダ・ガードナー国際賞 1971: 勝者

受賞者

1. Charles Best

   生物学

   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.

2. Donald F. Steiner

   生物学

   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.

3. Frederick Sanger

   生物学

   For his contributions to the study of the structure of complex biochemical substances, and in particular for determining the precise chemical composition of insulin.

4. Rachmiel Levine

   生物学

   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.

5. Rosalyn Sussman Yalow, Solomon A. Berson

   生物学

   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.