D. Harold Copp

MD PhD FRSC

1915-1998

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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In recognition of his important contributions to the problems of calcium homeostasis, particularly his demonstration of the existence of a new hormone "calcitonin" which directly alters blood calcium levels and also his confirmation that the source of the hormone is the ultimobranchial glands.

† 1915-1998

D. Harold Copp

Canada Gairdner International Award