Past Events

27-30 September, 2023
Accra, Ghana

Welcome to the African Chapter of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.

The African Chapter of the ISMRM is an exciting initiative led by a diverse group of scientists, clinicians, engineers, radiographers and other professionals from all over the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Our Aims & Vision

  • Promote Magnetic Resonance research collaborations in Africa with the wider ISMRM community
  • Increase membership & presence of African reserchers at ISMRM
  • Establish a framework for collaborative research among the diverse multi-lingual population in Africa
  • Encourage knowledge sharing and networking with other ISMRM chapters

African Chapter Governing Committee

Chair

Johnes Obungoloch, Ph.D.

Vice-Chair

Ernesta M. Meintjes, Ph.D.

Secretary

Yaw B Mensah, MBChB, FWACS

Treasurer

Abiodun Oluwole Fatade, M.B.B.S.

Communication Representative

Frances Robertson, Ph.D.

Equity Officer

Samira Bouyagoub, Ph.D.

Trainee Representative

Segun Joseph Ayilara, MBBS

Regional Coordinator Western Africa

Olubukola Abeni Omidiji, MBBS, FMCR, MPH

Regional Coordinator Southern Africa

Petronella Samuels, M.Sc.

Regional Coordinator Northern Africa

Zeraii Abderrazek, Ph.D.

Regional Coordinator Eastern Africa

Yonas Fisseha Gebrehiwot, B.Sc.

African Diaspora Representative

Sola Adeleke, Ph.D., M.B.B.S., MRCP(UK)

Founding Members

Jones Obungoloch
Godwin Ogbole
Udunna Anazedo
Ernesta Meintjes
Leon van Rensburg