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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


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


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


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


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
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