Donald F. Steiner

Awards

1. 1971

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   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.

2. 1984/1985

   Wolf Prize — Medicine

   Biology

   for discoveries concerning the biosynthesis and processing of insulin which have had profound implications for basic biology and clinical medicine.