Dr Karen Best. Photo: Tony Lewis

Health & Medical

Discovering the best ways to keep mums-to-be healthy

Dr Karen Best leads SAHMRI research in Adelaide, South Australia that targets optimal nutrition for women and kids.

Hi-Tech

Deep datasets push Australia to AI frontline of predictive health

A wealth of continuous data, and the networked expertise to crunch it, has enabled South Australia to be at the forefront of AI research in preventative health.

Hi-Tech

Grounded pandemic drone earns second chance in the US

Technology developed in South Australia to remotely measure vital signs is being used at universities and workplaces in the United States to help detect COVID-19 cases.

Hi-Tech

Graphene-based sensors being developed to detect disease

Sparc Technologies Limited has established a biomedical project to detect human and animal diseases via graphene-based breath sensors.

Startups

AI mental health app taps into smartphone use

Australian startup Svelte Ventures has created an app called Frank that uses AI to scan smartphones to monitor mental health.