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SABRN

SABRN Tech was founded in Adelaide, South Australia, after founder and vascular surgeon Abe Chandra identified repeated delays in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Drawing on his experience across both civilian and military healthcare, he observed that many serious complications could potentially be prevented through earlier and more accessible diagnostic screening.

SABRN was established to develop deployable healthcare platforms that bring integrated diagnostics closer to where patients live. The company is led by Abe Chandra, alongside Chief Technology Officer Dave Hepworth and Chief Operating Officer Ajay Chandra.

 

  • Multiple cardiometabolic diagnostics delivered in a single patient encounter
  • Portable platform designed for regional, rural, and underserved communities
  • Earlier disease detection to reduce preventable complications and hospitalisation.

SABRN is developing a transportable cardiometabolic early detection platform that integrates multiple diagnostic assessments into a single deployable system. The platform is designed to enable earlier identification of complications associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, particularly in regional and underserved communities where access to specialist diagnostic services is limited. Unlike traditional healthcare pathways, which often require patients to attend multiple appointments across different providers, SABRN’s approach enables integrated screening in a single clinical encounter outside traditional hospital settings. Its portable, scalable design supports deployment across regional clinics, community health programs, and mobile healthcare environments, expanding access to timely, preventative care.

SABRN is initially focused on regional and rural healthcare markets in Australia, where access to integrated cardiometabolic diagnostics is limited. The platform is designed for use by regional clinics, community health services, and public health screening programs focused on diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. Future markets may include occupational health, mobile healthcare services, humanitarian healthcare, and international health systems seeking scalable early detection solutions.

SABRN is currently seeking partnerships with regional healthcare providers, Primary Health Networks, community clinics, and public health organisations to support pilot deployment and validation of the Cardiometabolic Early Detection Platform. The company is also interested in collaborating with digital health, diagnostic technology, and medical device partners to strengthen platform integration and workflow capability. As the platform develops, SABRN aims to partner with organisations involved in rural healthcare delivery, occupational health, and preventative health programs.

Abhilash Chandra

Abhilash Chandra

Founder

Ajay Chandra

Ajay Chandra

Chief Operating Officer

Dave Hepworth

Dave Hepworth

Chief Technology Officer

iccadmin@adelaide.edu.au

(08) 8302 7368