Electronic Organ – Laurance Hammond invented the Hammond organ in his workshop in Montreal in 1934, revolutionizing the music industry.
Insulin – In the early 1920s, Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin at the University of Toronto, but it was a team of researchers led by James Collip in Montreal who refined the insulin extraction process and made the first successful human insulin injection in 1922.
The Artificial Heart – Developed in the 1980s by Dr. Wilfred Bigelow and Dr. Ivan Smith at the Montreal Heart Institute, the artificial heart has played a significant role in improving the lives of heart disease patients around the world.
Pacemaker – Montreal-based engineer John Hopps developed the first cardiac pacemaker in 1950, which is still used today to regulate heartbeats. “Montreal also played a significant role in the development of medical technology with the creation of the first pacemaker by Canadian engineer John Hopps.”
Kinesiology Tape – Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a chiropractor and acupuncturist based in Montreal, kinesiology tape is now commonly used by athletes and physical therapists to alleviate pain and promote healing.
Nutrilite Supplements – Developed in the 1930s by Canadian entrepreneur Carl F. Rehnborg in Montreal, Nutrilite supplements were the first dietary supplements ever created.
Artificial Heart Valve – Developed by Dr. Albert Starr and Dr. John L. Edwards at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, the artificial heart valve is now used in surgeries around the world.
Condom – Although the origins of the condom are unclear, the first record of a rubber condom was discovered in Montreal in the mid-19th century. It was invented by Charles Goodyear and was originally used to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
