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CHAIR NOTES FROM MAX MAHLER AND JACKIE TRISCHMAN
Dear ACS San Diego Members,
As we enter the heart of summer, July offers us not only sunshine and warmth but also a chance to reflect on some pivotal moments in the history of chemistry. On July 3, 1826, French chemist Antoine-Jérôme Balard announced the discovery of bromine, element 35, to the Académie des Sciences in Paris—marking a significant addition to the halogen family. Additionally, on July 27, 1921, Sir Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best successfully isolated insulin at the University of Toronto—an achievement that revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and has saved countless lives.
As we enter the heart of summer, July offers us not only sunshine and warmth but also a chance to reflect on some pivotal moments in the history of chemistry. On July 3, 1826, French chemist Antoine-Jérôme Balard announced the discovery of bromine, element 35, to the Académie des Sciences in Paris—marking a significant addition to the halogen family. Additionally, on July 27, 1921, Sir Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best successfully isolated insulin at the University of Toronto—an achievement that revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and has saved countless lives.
