George Henry Alexander Clowes

George Henry Alexander Clowes (1877–1958)[1] was a doctor who worked as the first research director at Eli Lilly and Company. He was responsible for mobilizing Eli Lilly resources to mass-produce insulin,[2] making it available for diabetics beginning in 1923.[3][4] He was an art collector whose collection of paintings by European Old Masters was donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.[5] He and his two sons established The Clowes Fund in 1952 to fund art, education, and social services.[6] The Clowes Award for cancer research was named in his honor.[7]

His grandson, Alexander Whitehill Clowes, wrote The Doc and the Duchess, a book about his grandfather's life and legacy.[8]

References
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  2. "New Biography Chronicles Life And Achievements Of George Clowes". CapeNews.net. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. "Eli Lilly and Company -- Company History". www.company-histories.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  4. "Letter to Dr. G. H. A. Clowes 3/04/1922 | The Discovery and Early Development of Insulin". insulin.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. "Archives Directory for the History of Collecting". research.frick.org. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  6. "History". The Clowes Fund. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  7. "AACR G.H.A. Clowes Memorial Award". Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  8. "Alexander Whitehill Clowes MD". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.


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