Improving brain health research in Africa through data science training
Official title: Growing Data-science Research in Africa to Stimulate Progress (GRASP)
Funded at College of Medicine, University of Ibadan · NIH-10930840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local scientists in Africa learn how to use data science to better understand brain health and find personalized ways to tackle neurological disorders, so they can improve health for people in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | College of Medicine, University of Ibadan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ibadan, Nigeria) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $189,198 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5HL172183-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include African individuals at risk for neurological disorders or those interested in brain health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to brain health or non-communicable diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capacity for brain health research in Africa by training local scientists in data science. It aims to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, particularly neurological disorders, by developing personalized interventions based on sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. The project will involve selected researchers working on mentored projects that integrate various data types, including cognitive and neuroimaging data, to better understand brain health and cardiovascular risks. This initiative will create a sustainable cohort of skilled researchers dedicated to improving health outcomes in African populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of brain health and related diseases in African populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized data science to address health issues, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Owolabi, Mayowa Ojo — College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
- Study coordinator: Owolabi, Mayowa Ojo
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.