Frederick Banting realized that this procedure would destroy the trypsin-secreting cells but not the insulin. Once the trypsin-secreting cells had died, insulin could be extracted from the islets of Langerhans. Banting discussed this approach with J. J. R. Macleod, Professor of Physiology at the University of Toronto. Macleod provided experimental facilities and the assistance of one of his students, Charles Best. Banting and Best, with the assistance of biochemist James Collip, began the production of insulin by this means. As the experiments proceeded, the required quantities could no longer be obtained by performing surgery on living dogs. In November 1921, Banting hit
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School Alan Coulter played 13 years on the Canadian National Men's Volleyball Team and was captain part of those years. Banting is known for its athletics they offer a variety of sports and has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. Banting is a leader in the community and always has big turnouts for events, such as United Way programs and the annual S.C.R.O.O.G.E. campaign. They are also hosts of multiple leadership events, such as D.A.R.E. (Delegates Attaining Raw Experience), a two-day retreat at a camp, and Wildcard, an event that started in 1998 which allows grade eight students to see what