Professor Ian Frazer behind new COVID-19 drug

Clinical trials starting this week will test the immunotherapy drug IC14 in coronavirus patients in 10-15 hospitals across the US
Australian Associated Press
Professor Ian Frazer.
Professor Ian Frazer.

A drug described as a potential new immunotherapy for COVID-19 will enter a clinical trial in the US led by former Australian of the Year Professor Ian Frazer.

Developed by Brisbane and Seattle-based company, Implicit Bioscience, the drug IC14 will this week be tested in COVID-19 patients in 10-15 hospitals across America.