Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer Scientist

Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer FRS FRSE (2 June 1850 – 29 March 1935) was an English physiologist.He is regarded as a founder of endocrinology: in 1894 he discovered and demonstrated the existence of adrenaline together with George Oliver, and he also coined the term "endocrine" for the secretions of the ductless glands. Schafer's method of artificial respiration is named after him.Schafer coined the word "insulin" after theorising that a single substance from the pancreas was responsible for diabetes mellitus. He was knighted in 1913.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 02, 1850
Birth place	England , Middlesex , Hornsey
Nationality	England
Date of death	March 29, 1935
Place of death	Scotland , North Berwick , East Lothian
Education	University College London
Known for	Endocrine system Insulin