We are glad to share that Prof. Godwin Ogbole, Director of SMART Africa Network, has been conferred the Senior Fellow Award of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), recognized at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Cape Town on 11 May 2026. Prof. Ogbole is the first indigenous African to receive this honour in the Society's history. The Fellowship recognises sustained, outstanding contributions to magnetic resonance in medicine — and his work speaks for

Among those attending this year's ISMRM Annual Meeting in Cape Town: Dr. Akanimoh Ekpe, Prof. Ikeolu Lagunju, Prof. Anthonia Ikpeme, Adesola Adepoju, and our Director, Prof. Godwin Ogbole. #ISMRM2026 #ISMRM#MRI#MedicalImaging#Radiology #CapeTown #Ubuntu #AfricanExcellence #UniversityOfIbadan #Nigeria #GlobalHealth AIinMedicine #LowFieldMRI #CardiacMRI #MRIResearch #SouthAfrica

Director, SMART Africa Network My dear friends, It gives me great joy to welcome you to the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa. Five years ago, SMART Africa began with a simple but stubborn idea: that MRI education, access, research, and innovation in Africa should not remain a luxury for a few centres, but a shared opportunity for radiologists, radiographers, physicists, biomedical engineers, scientists, and trainees across the continent. Since then, we

2 days to go for the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop at the UCT Neuroscience Auditorium & Atrium, University of Cape Town. The focus remains simple: making MRI more equitable across Africa. Access to MRI is still uneven and continues to pose challenges, but through shared work, shared knowledge, and shared purpose, that reality is steadily changing. Join us in Cape Town as we come together to build that shift. For further information, please contact: info.smarta.network@gm

8 days to go! Join us in Cape Town, South Africa on 7 May 2026 for the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop. A week of learning, collaboration, and advancing MRI practice across Africa. Haven’t registered? Please click HERE to register. #SMARTAfrica #MRI #MedicalImaging #Neuroimaging #AfricaInScience#ISMRM

We are delighted to celebrate our Director at the SMART Africa Network, Prof. Godwin I. Ogbole, on his election as a 2026 Fellow of the Society for Magnetic Resonance. This recognition reflects his sustained work in advancing MRI education, research, and access—particularly his commitment to strengthening imaging capacity and health equity across Africa, in line with the SMART Africa vision. We invite you to be part of the conversation and community at the 5th SMART Africa MR

The 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop is yearly capacity building for African MRI Scientists. The 5 th Edition will take place from 7–8 May 2026 at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Equitable Neuroimaging: MRI, AI and Access Across Africa.” Building on the success of previous editions, the workshop will bring together participants from across Africa and beyond to advance MRI practice and foster collaboration. We are kicking off with a

Be part of the ISMRM Global Health Series – Africa Focus on April 15, 2026! The discussion will spotlight impactful developments in MRI training and access across Africa. Scan the QR code on the flyer to participate. #ISMRM #MRIinAfrica #GlobalHealth #MedicalImaging #SMARTAfrica

A continental gathering of MRI professionals, researchers, and trainees is almost here — the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop . Join us as we strengthen skills, share insights, and advance neuroimaging across Africa. We are kicking off with a full day Virtual Basic MRI Webinar on the 1 st of May, 2026 Click HERE to register. #SMARTAfrica #MRIWorkshop2026 #NeuroimagingAfrica

This is SMARTA—where hands-on training, culture, and community meet. Over the years, workshops across Africa have combined science, collaboration, and cultural exchange to create experiences that are as much about people as they are about research. SMARTA is more than training—it’s about experiences, connections, and memories that last. Every workshop is a chance to learn, laugh, and celebrate together. Want to be part of it? Register for the 5th SMART Africa MRI workshop i

Joining us in Cape Town for the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop on May 7–8, 2026? Now is a good time to begin preparing your travel documents, including your South African visa, if required. Click HERE to access the visa guide and start planning your trip #SMARTA2026 #MedicalImaging #MRI #Radiography #SouthAfrica #VisaGuide #ConferenceReady #AfricaHealth

Africa can—and is—building its own MRI expertise. Over the past four years, the SMART Africa Network has trained more than 200 MRI scientists and clinicians and supported research driven by real local needs. Join the community at the 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop in Cape Town, 7–8 May 2026 , exploring “Equitable Neuroimaging: MRI, AI, and Access across Africa.” Register HERE #SMARTAfrica#AfricanNeuroimaging#MRIinAfrica#HealthEquity#ResearchCapacity

Join the ASO–WSO Webinar Series this Friday, 16th January 2026, at 3:00 PM (GMT) for an engaging conversation on the latest advances in stroke imaging and diagnostics. Hear practical insights from Shriram Varadharajan and Jose Carlos Rayón-Aledo , with moderation by Ahmed Nasreldine (Egypt) and Godwin Ogbole (Nigeria). Click the link below to be part of this important discussion. https://lnkd.in/er9yvqQ3 #StrokeImaging #StrokeCare#Neuroradiology#MedicalWebinar#BrainHealt

Through the Consortium for the Advancement of MRI Research and Education in Africa (CAMERA), Dr Iris Asllani has played a central role in expanding MRI education and training across Africa, from practical workshops to mentorship and international collaboration. Her work focuses on enabling African clinicians and researchers to build lasting MRI capacity using existing resources, with sustainability and local leadership at the core. In partnership with initiatives such as St

Join the November edition of the Neuroradiological Society of Nigeria (NRSN) seminar coming up on 20th November 2025 at 3PM GMT / 4PM WAT . Prof. Michela Tosetti, Professor of Magnetic Resonance Physics at IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy, will share practical insight on Magnetic Resonance and the Brain. Plan to attend and share within your network to help strengthen neuroradiology practice in Nigeria and across Africa. Register HERE #NRSN #Neuroradiology #MRI #Rad

The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, joined colleagues around the world to observe the International Day of Radiology (IDoR) on the 8th of November 2025, a day that reminds us how vital imaging is to every stage of patient care. While its impact is universal, access remains unequal, especially in low-resource regions like Africa. Many still lack the imaging tools and trained professionals that make early detection and effective treatment possible. Together, we can b

Seven healthcare professionals from Nigeria recently completed a four-week knowledge exchange at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust , supported by The Frederick Foundation . The programme focused on enhancing stroke care through shared clinical experience in the Stroke Unit, Emergency, Radiology, and Physiotherapy departments. Such international collaborations reflect a growing commitment to improving stroke outcomes and advancing neuroimaging capacity across Africa ,

The 4th RSSA/SASPI Paediatric Imaging Congress will come up from 14–16 November 2025 at the Investec Building, Cape Town , South Africa. Expect world-class sessions in Paediatric Neuroradiology , Head and Neck Imaging , and Musculoskeletal Imaging . Join colleagues from across the country for this exciting Spring event to learn, connect, and share ideas. Click the link below to find out more. https://consultus.eventsair.com/rssa-saspi2025/

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