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One hundred years ago an Aberdeen scholar was given one of the highest honours in science for a breakthrough which transformed diabetes from a fatal condition to a manageable one.

The ground breaking discovery is one of the most significant advancements in medical science

The memorial stands in tribute to John J.R. Macleod who co-discovered insulin in 1922.

Emeli Sande, the singer-songwriter from the northeast, is allowing her music to become the theme song for World Insulin Day.

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A life-size bronze statue of John J.R. Macleod, the renowned Aberdeen physiologist who co-discovered insulin in 1922, will become Scotland’s first ‘Storytelling Statue’ with the help of an innovative software application.

John Macleod was instrumental in progressing diabetes treatment - but it's claimed his efforts are being overlooked.

One hundred years ago JJR Macleod left a life-changing Legacy, but astonishingly the story of how he helped develop the world’s first clinically useful insulin is still largely unknown, finds Kimberlie Hamilton.

Today marks the first World Insulin Day – on the 101st anniversary of the date when the first dose of clinically useful insulin was administered in Toronto. The discovery team was led by Aberdeen physiologist and Nobel Laureate Professor JJR Macleod whose role in realising this long-sought, life-saving medical advance has, according to those working to get him the recognition he deserves, for too long been largely overlooked.

Campaigners claim an Aberdeen doctor’s pioneering work on diabetes treatment is being “airbrushed from history” in favour of his Canadian counterparts

Many are unaware of John Macleod's achievement

A new awareness day inspired by the legacy of renowned Scottish physiologist John Macleod is now the subject of a motion in the Scottish Parliament, ahead of its launch tomorrow.

A new awareness day inspired by the legacy of renowned Scottish physiologist John Macleod launches on 23 January, the anniversary of the world’s first successful dose of clinically useful insulin for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

Plans to erect a life-size bronze statue honouring the Aberdonian Nobel prize-winner who co-discovered insulin a century ago have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.

Plans to erect a life-size bronze statue honouring the Aberdonian Nobel prize-winner who co-discovered insulin a century ago have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.

A leafy perch for a £100,000 statue honouring an Aberdeen man who co-discovered insulin

A University of Aberdeen graduate is co-leading a project to pay tribute to a fellow alumnus and former Regius professor of Physiology whose team made a breakthrough which has saved the lives of millions of people with Type 1 diabetes.

Plans for a statue honouring JJR Macleod, the Aberdeen man who played a key role in the discovery of insulin, have been backed by city leaders.