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All you need for your Cape Town trip: travel and visa guide
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
SMARTA Network
6 days ago1 min read


Building MRI expertise where it matters most.
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
SMARTA Network
Jan 201 min read


Join the conversation shaping the future of stroke care.
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
SMARTA Network
Jan 161 min read


Bridging the MRI Access Gap Across Africa: Dr Iris Asllani’s Global Work in Medical Imaging
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
SMARTA Network
Jan 151 min read


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 18, 20251 min read


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 10, 20251 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


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 17, 20251 min read


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 9, 20251 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


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 19, 20251 min read


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 15, 20251 min read


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 8, 20251 min read


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 29, 20251 min read


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 22, 20251 min read


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 15, 20251 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


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 8, 20251 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 26, 20251 min read
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