There's a long history of Australian scientists and doctors lending their talents to medical innovations that have had a global impact, such as the electronic pacemaker, the use of penicillin as an antibiotic, ultrasounds, the first vaccine to prevent cervical cancers, and—the ‘bionic ear'. The world and life-changing cochlear implant was pioneered in Australia in the late '70s. Cochlear Limited is the company behind the invention—now one of the top 50 companies listed on the ASX with a market capitalisation of over $17.

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