Henrietta Banting

Henrietta Banting
Born(1912-03-04)March 4, 1912
Stanstead, Quebec, Canada
DiedJuly 26, 1976(1976-07-26) (aged 64)
Burial placeMount Pleasant Cemetery
EducationMount Allison University (BA)
University of Toronto (MA, MD)
Occupations
  • Physician
  • scientist
Years active1945–1971
Employer(s)Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, University of Hong Kong, Women's College Hospital
Spouse
(m. 1937)

Henrietta Elizabeth Banting or "Lady Banting" (March 4, 1912 – July 26, 1976) was a Canadian physician and the second wife of Sir Frederick Banting, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his co-discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential.[1] Banting was the Director of Women's College Hospital's Cancer Detection Clinic from 1958-1971.[1] While working at the Cancer Detection Clinic, she conducted a research study on mammography to measure its effectiveness as a diagnostic tool for breast cancer.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Celebrating Women's Impact- Dr. Henrietta Banting". Women's College Hospital Foundation.[permanent dead link]