Robert Noble, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Noble

physician

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1910

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 11-Dec-1990

Profession: scientist

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Robert Laing Noble, (February 3, 1910 – December 11, 1990) was a Canadian physician who was involved in the discovery of vinblastine. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he received his M.D.
from the University of Toronto in 1934 and a Ph.D.
in 1937 from the University of London.In the 1950s he helped with the discovery of vincristine and vinblastine, widely used anti-cancer drugs.In 1997, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
In 1988, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
In 1984, he was awarded the Gairdner Foundation International Award.
He was a member of The Harvey Club of London, the oldest medical club in Canada. The Robert L.
Noble Prize is named in his honour.