"Insulin in Toronto: Discovery, Development and Diabetes Control, 1921-1923"

A Historical Poster Exhibit Researched, Written & Designed By Christopher J. Rutty, Ph.D.

NOW SHOWING OUTSIDE THE DIABETES CLINIC, TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL, EATON WING, 12th FLOOR

200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This series of 16 posters tell the dramatic story of the discovery and early development of Insulin in Toronto, especially during 1921-23, but also highlights the subsequent advances made in the production of Insulin in Canada and its legacy.

The imagery of each poster was collected from a variety of sources, the most important of which were "The Discovery & Early Development of Insulin, 1921-23" Digital Library assembled by the Fisher Rare Books Library, University of Toronto, and the Archives of Sanofi Pasteur Limited's Connaught Campus in Toronto.

The exhibit was produced by Dr. Gary Lewis (Canada Research Chair in Diabetes, and Director, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Toronto) and Dr. Daniel J. Drucker (Director, Banting and Best Diabetes Centre, University of Toronto) with Graphic Production by Anna Narday and Sara Catalarranas, (University Health Network Graphics).

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More information about the Toronto General Hospital Diabetes/Endocrinology Clinic, and directions to the poster exhibit, are available at its website