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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 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


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 19, 20251 min read


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 13, 20251 min read


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 12, 20251 min read


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 6, 20251 min read


The Masterclass is the heartbeat of the 4th CZI SMART Africa Workshop.
The Masterclass is not just another lecture series; it is where deep learning meets real practice. The Masterclass offers two days of...
SMARTA Network
May 21, 20251 min read


SMART Africa Visits AMCE Abuja to Explore Strategic Collaboration in Imaging and Research
As part of our mission to advance imaging, research, and capacity building across the continent, SMART Africa, led by our Director Prof....
SMARTA Network
May 13, 20251 min read


From Prototype to Patient: Prof. Godwin Ogbole's Lecture on Advancing Healthcare in Nigeria at the 2023/24 BME Valedictory Ceremony
On May 2, 2025, at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Prof. Godwin Ogbole delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled "From Prototype...
SMARTA Network
May 6, 20251 min read


Philips’ SmartSpeed Precise – a game-changer in MRI technology with AI-powered speed and precision.
On February 26, 2025 , Philips’ SmartSpeed Precise, an advanced MRI imaging technology that integrates dual artificial intelligence (AI)...
SMARTA Network
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Pediatric Neuroradiology in Nigeria: Baby steps, Bright future
Join the Society of Pediatric Neuroimaging for a compelling session exploring Nigeria’s journey in pediatric neuroradiology. This edition...
SMARTA Network
Apr 22, 20251 min read
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