This page highlights the vital role of chemistry in medicine, including drug development, surgical materials, and lab testing. Notably, Frederick Sanger's Nobel Prize-winning work on insulin advanced ...This page highlights the vital role of chemistry in medicine, including drug development, surgical materials, and lab testing. Notably, Frederick Sanger's Nobel Prize-winning work on insulin advanced diabetes understanding. The drug creation process is complex, often resulting in few safe, effective options. Innovations such as dissolving sutures and artificial skin aim to reduce rejection.