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Discovery of Insulin Commemorative Plaque

Painting of Sir Frederick Banting's lab
Date

November 12, 2021

Time

1:00pm

Location

Online Event

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Watch a livestream of the ceremony as Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada unveil a plaque to commemorate the national historic significance of the discovery of insulin.

Hosted by Parks Canada, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and the University of Toronto.

Watch the event live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiUS79-csx0&feature=youtu.be

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, highlighting the collaborative effort that U of T and its affiliated hospitals and industry partners took to develop, advance and distribute this life-saving treatment to millions worldwide.

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