“One of the big aims of our project is to make a different and essentially better Ozempic.”

What do platypus venom, GLP-1 hormones, and mice at ‘fat camp’ have in common?

They’re all part of Platypep — a research project that’s building on platypus venom in a bid to create an ‘Australian Ozempic’.

Last month, AusHealth CEO Dr Justin Coombs joined Rory McClaren on ABC Radio Adelaide to talk about the incredible science behind Platypep — and how the project is developing what could be the next big thing in diabetes and obesity treatment.

🎙️ In the segment, Justin breaks down:

👉 Why a male platypus needs venom in the first place — and why it’s medically useful!
👉 The science behind GLP-1 and what makes Platypep better than current drugs
👉 Where the project is headed — and why the world should be watching.

He also fields questions from curious ABC 891 listeners!

🎧 Listen to the full interview