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RESEARCH
Celebrating
our heroes of
medical discovery
120 years after his birth,
Howard Florey continues to
inspire a new generation of
researchers.
STORY BY RENEE CAPPS
H
oward Florey’s discovery of the use of
penicillin in 1938 has saved more than 200
million lives and is considered one of the
greatest medical advances of all time.
Florey’s journey in medicine started at the University
of Adelaide.
Today, alumni such as Professor Prash Sanders and
Professor Lisa Butler continue to follow Florey’s
example by enhancing global health through research.
Prash’s research into heart condition atrial fibrillation
(AFib) is leading to healthier hearts and lifestyles, while
Lisa’s research in prostate cancer could significantly
improve the quality of life for men worldwide.
“The legacy of Howard Florey and his work was always
evident in my years studying at the University of
Adelaide, and remains a source of inspiration to do
research that impacts lives,” said Lisa.
Read more about Florey’s legacy at
health.adelaide.edu.au/florey120anniversary
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