Robert Noble (physician)
Robert Laing Noble | |
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| Born | February 3, 1910 |
| Died | December 11, 1990 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto University of London |
| Known for | Discovery of vinblastine |
| Awards | Officers of the Order of Canada |
Robert Laing Noble OC FRSC (February 3, 1910 – December 11, 1990) was a Canadian physician who was involved in the discovery of vinblastine.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he received his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1934 and a Ph.D. in 1937 from the University of London.[1]
In the 1950s he helped with the discovery of vincristine and vinblastine, widely used anti-cancer drugs.[2]
In 1997, he was inducted into the
Gairdner Foundation International Award.[3] He was a member of The Harvey Club of London
, the oldest medical club in Canada.
The Robert L. Noble Prize is named in his honour.
References
- ^ "Robert Laing Noble". University of Toronto.
- ^ "Vinblastine (Velban®, Velsar®)".
- ^ "Robert Laing Noble citation". Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
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