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Explore quantitative MRI at the NRSN November seminar
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
SMARTA Network
Nov 181 min read
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International Day of Radiology (IDoR) 2025!
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
SMARTA Network
Nov 101 min read
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hosts Nigerian Stroke Team
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 ,
SMARTA Network
Oct 231 min read
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Exciting news for radiology professionals and Paediatric Imaging experts!
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/
SMARTA Network
Oct 171 min read
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MRI is changing — Africa must not be left behind.
Everywhere you look, MRI is evolving fast AI is changing how we do MRI. Global conversations about equitable access are finally growing...
SMARTA Network
Oct 91 min read
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Transforming MRI stories into impact—SMART Africa Workshop, May 2026, Cape Town.
Behind every MRI machine in Africa is a story, of a patient waiting for answers, a doctor working hard to get the right diagnosis, and a...
SMARTA Network
Sep 231 min read
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CZI Imaging the Future 2025
At the CZI Imaging the Future Conference in San Jose, California (September 15–18, 2025), Prof. Godwin Ogbole presented a poster  on “MRI...
SMARTA Network
Sep 191 min read
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Calling all African Radiologists!
The Research Division of the SMART Africa Network invites you to participate in a 5-minute survey on MRI research involvement across...
SMARTA Network
Sep 151 min read
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Prof. Godwin Ogbole named Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
We are delighted to share that our director, Prof. Godwin Ogbole, has been selected into the 10th cohort of the Atlantic Fellows for...
SMARTA Network
Sep 81 min read
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Transcontinental Neuroimaging Collaboration: From Nigeria to USC
In a remarkable display of International Partnership , Professor Godwin Ogbole from the Department of Radiology at the University of...
SMARTA Network
Aug 291 min read
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Exceptional Opportunities for Future Leaders – Apply Now!
1.   AfOx MBA Scholarships at Oxford (2026–27) In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), and...
SMARTA Network
Aug 221 min read
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SMART Africa Network 2025 ASL Bootcamp delivered what textbooks can’t, hands-on perfusion MRI in action
It was a full day of learning, curiosity, and connection at the ASL (Arterial Spin Labelling) Bootcamp on July 22, 2025, at Redeemer’s...
SMARTA Network
Aug 151 min read
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Highlights from the 4th SMART Africa MRI Workshop
The 4th SMART Africa MRI Workshop which was held in Lagos, Nigeria, from July 23 to 25, 2025,  Centered around the theme “MRI...
SMARTA Network
Jul 302 min read
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Africa’s top MRI event is coming to Lagos! July 23–25.
It is almost time! Lagos will soon host one of Africa’s leading voices in MRI and healthcare innovation. The 4th SMART Africa MRI...
SMARTA Network
Jul 81 min read
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Call for Abstracts – Deadline July 18, 2025!
The ISMRM African Chapter and Tunisian Society of Radiology will host their joint MRI conference in Tunis, Tunisia on September 26-27,...
SMARTA Network
Jul 11 min read
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AI in Healthcare: Promise, Power, and Responsibility
Did you know AI can reduce MRI scan time from 45 minutes to less than 5 minutes by creating full 3D images from much less data, without...
SMARTA Network
Jun 261 min read
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Lagos 2025: Where SMART minds meet again.
You’re recognized as SMART  for being part of our Network. At a time when medical imaging remains a major healthcare gap in low- and...
SMARTA Network
Jun 191 min read
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Driving Impactful Change Together
Sustainable healthcare innovation was a key focus this June at WHX Lagos, where SMART Africa Network engaged with GE Healthcare in deep...
SMARTA Network
Jun 131 min read
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Working Together to Advance Imaging in Africa
What a thrilling experience it was to connect with the team at Siemens / Biostadt Company  during WHX Lagos 2025 and also at their...
SMARTA Network
Jun 121 min read
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SMARTA at WHX Lagos 2025
The World Health Expo (WHX Lagos) 2025 , held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 2nd to 4th, 2025 was an incredible...
SMARTA Network
Jun 61 min read
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