Thomas Fraser
(1872-1951), DSO, Doctor, President of BMA (1937-1939), associated with the discovery of insulin
About Thomas Fraser
Lived 1872 – 1951 (aged 78–79). Thomas Fraser was a physician.
Thomas Fraser (1872 - 1951) was a Scottish physician, who studied the effects of giving people extracts of fish pancreatic islets of Langerhans.
A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, he became a well-known medical doctor, teacher, and administrator in northern Scotland. During World War I, he served as lieutenant colonel, commanding the 89th (1st Highland) Ambulance, and was present at the Landing at Cape Helles.
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Who was Thomas Fraser?
(1872-1951), DSO, Doctor, President of BMA (1937-1939), associated with the discovery of insulin
When was Thomas Fraser born?
Thomas Fraser was born in 1872.
When did Thomas Fraser die?
Thomas Fraser died in 1951.
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Thomas Fraser was a physician.
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