The goal of this podcast is to capture the work of a Banting family historian. Bob Banting has dedicated a large part of his retirement activities to gather data, conduct interviews and collect family memories related to Sir Frederick Banting. He will be sharing his wealth of knowledge throughout th…
Listen to Part 2 of our interview with Melinda Best - granddaughter of Charles Best. Much like Part 1, we learned many new interesting things about Dr. Best.
In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Melinda Best - granddaughter of Charles Best - a recent visit to Canada to celebrate the place on the Canada Walk of Fame for Drs. Banting, Best, Collip, and McLeod. We learned many new and lesser know facts and stories about Dr. Best's life.
In this episode, we continue to hear about Fred Banting's trips with AY Jackson. Mentioned in this episode: Museum on the Boyne - Visit this museum to see the kayak gifted to Dr. Banting. Banting Sketches - Visit this digital library to explore his artwork and sketches.
Little known stories about how Banting and Jackson worked closely together on enhancing artistic skills. The podcast also tells little know stories about Banting's support and concerns about Canada's indigenous people in the 1927 era. More information about Banting's sketches can be found at The Banting Digital Library at: https://ntpl.ca/local-history/banting-digital/ A careful review of all the sketches on the above like will find Banting's sketch of A Y Jackson. Another little know gem. Detail on Banting's diary's for these trips and more information can obtained by messaging: rdb@banting.ca
In this episode, we learn about the notable people in Sir Frederick Banting's life. Who was Sadie Gairns? Who was the first person in industry to meet with Dr. Banting? Who were his co-discovers? Who was Clark Noble? The answer to these questions and more in this episode! Interesting links: Discovery of Insulin website (link) Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (link)
In this episode, hear about some of the places of historic important to Dr. Frederick Banting in and around Toronto, Ontario. In particular, you'll hear about the following: 46 Bedford Road Guild Inn Estate Taddle Creek (link) U of T Medical Building - Old (link) Arts and Letters Club (link) Fisher Rare Book Library (link) Donnelly Centre (link) Toronto General Hospital - Eaton Wing (link) Christie Street Hospital Ontario Science Centre (link) If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share on social media.
In this episode, learn more about the Banting's as a scrappy bunch! And, learn more about the Banting family tree. For inquiries about the Banting Family Tree please send an email to this address rdb@banting.ca. Here is the link mentioned this episode related to Ballyfin - www.ballyfin.com. And, here is a link to an image of the Harvest of Albion painting mentioned in this episode (link).
Few will be aware the Fred Banting's curiosity that, in part, lead to the Discovery of Insulin also was the beginning of his lifelong interest in Canada's Indigenous people. While growing up he and his family found mysterious hand- made stone tools on their farmland. Fred explored and dug for these items. He treasured these Indigenous findings by including them in his artwork and his fireplace.
In this episode, the years around 1921 are explored in further detail - including Banting's pathway to starting a research project related to diabetes. Details of Dr. Banting's life on a farm in Alliston are revealed, together with some important history of the small farming town. Dr. Banting's appreciate for Canadian's indigenous people is also explored in this episode.
In this episode, we feature a panel of experts exploring three questions: Why is the discovery of insulin still relevant today, 100 years later? What is the continued impact of the discovery? What is it about the story that continues to resonate today? Our panelists include Dr. Christopher Rutty (Historian), Dr. Alison Li (Historian), Grant Maltman (Banting House Museum Curator), Bob Banting (Expert on Banting history), and colleagues from the Defining Moments Canada team. This episode is dedicated to the late Dr. Michael Bliss.
Journalist, author, and podcast host Krista Lamb joins this episode to talk about her recently published book entitled Beyond Banting: From Insulin to Islet Transplants, Decoding Canada's Diabetes Superstars. This important book describes the research in Canada, related to diabetes, since the discovery of insulin in 1921. Follow Krista Lamb on Twitter - @KristaLambComms
In the third of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
In the second of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
In the first of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
In this special episode, we were honoured to interview Canadian actor R.H. Thomson about his portrayal of Sir Frederick Banting in the 1988 mini-series Glory Enough For All.
Rounding out the first overview of his life on this podcast series, listen to the lesser-known stories of the final services held in memory of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
In Part 3 of 3, hear the concluding episode about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
In Part 2 of 3, continue to hear about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
In Part 1 of 3, hear about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
The years following the discovery of insulin were quite busy for Fred Banting on the research front. In Part 2, continue to hear of some of the lesser-known aspects of his support for research in the area of Aviation Medicine. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
The years following the discovery of insulin were quite busy for Fred Banting on the research front. Listen to some of the lesser known aspects of his support for research in the area of Aviation Medicine. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
In this episode, hear more stories about Fred Banting's life - including an interaction our Banting family expert had with his wife, the late Lady Henrietta Banting, many years ago. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Listen to some of the lesser-known details of the trips taken by Fred Banting, together with learning more about his passion for painting (part 2).
Listen to some of the lesser-known details of the trips taken by Fred Banting, together with learning more about his passion for painting. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
The period following the discovery of insulin has quite busy for Fred Banting. Listen to stories of the awards - including a knighthood - received by Fred Banting. In the face of significant attention and accolades, he continues to shun the spotlight and was interested in pressing on with other research (together with painting). Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Listen to some of the lesser-known details of the awards, honours and Nobel Prize award involving Fred Banting. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Moving through the period of time immediately following the discovery of insulin. The discovery team - and many others - work diligently to make insulin available to as many people as possible. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Season 1 continues exploring the period of time around the actual discovery of insulin. This episode provides a narrative of a patient with end-stage diabetes being treated with insulin.
Hear an account passed down from the Banting family about 'The Surreptitious Test', and who might have been clinical patient zero to have firs seen the observable activity of insulin. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
This episode covers Sir Frederick Banting's life during his in London, Ontario. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link Banting House - London, Ontario - link
With the notoriety associated with the discovery of insulin slowing down, we turn to talk about a couple of people in Sir Frederick Banting's life. His first wife Marion Wilson and his only son Bill Banting. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Following the eureka moment in the summer of 1921, making insulin available to the world was still a long road ahead. Hear about the lesser-known stories of the process involved in taking the initial discovery and preparing insulin for use in human beings. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Listen to stories about the discovery of insulin. In particular, hear about the laboratory experiments conducted by Banting and Banting at the University of Toronto in the summer of 1921. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
This episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 2 of 2). Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
This episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 1 of 2). Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
This episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life growing up on a farm in Alliston, Ontario. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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