“A remarkable discovery that could change the way we treat one of the deadliest conditions in hospitals”

ABC interview explores groundbreaking South Australian discovery in the fight against septic shock

University of Adelaide’s Professor David Torpy and AusHealth CEO Dr Justin Coombs joined Rory McClaren on ABC Radio Adelaide to share exciting progress from the Adelaide research team.

They discussed how a naturally occurring blood protein — corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) — could dramatically reduce mortality from septic shock, with potential applications for treating acute inflammation. New funding of $1.4m will take it to clinical trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

🎧 Listen to the full interview here: Mornings – ABC listen (starts at 31:09)
📰 Read more in our media release: Australian scientists make groundbreaking septic shock discovery – AusHealth