Linking Social Sciences and Medical Research

Social Science and Medicine studies are supported through online resources which  illustrate the value of interdisciplinary team research:

Social Science and Medicine is available through the ScienceDirect Database





Social History of Medicine  - Oxford University
Publishes work on the social history of medicine through a variety of disciplines:



The Discovery of Insulin in 1922 may be viewed through the The Journal of Biological Chemistry Discovery of Insulin - published in 1923.

Canadian, Frederick Banting (1891-1941), received the Nobel Prize for his research work which permitted the discovery of insulin
see  http://link.library.utoronto.ca/insulin/

World Diabetes Day 14th November

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses.

World Diabetes Day is a campaign that features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community. 

While the themed campaigns last the whole year, the day itself is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

Diabetes Education and Prevention is the World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009-2013.

See also World Health Organisation - Diabetes and Publications on Diabetes WHO