Training data scientists in medical image analysis for better healthcare in Nigeria
Official title: Data Management and Compute Platform for Data Science Training - Supplementary Grant for DATICAN
Funded at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital · NIH-11081822 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training students and researchers in Nigeria and the USA to use data science and medical imaging to improve healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, so they can help make healthcare better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lagos State University Teaching Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ikeja, Nigeria) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $71,879 |
| NIH project number | 3UE5EB035490-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11081822 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include students and professionals in the fields of data science and medical imaging, particularly those from Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in data science or medical imaging training may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery in sub-Saharan Africa by training a new generation of data scientists skilled in data science and medical image analysis. The DATICAN project involves collaboration between four universities, including three in Nigeria and one in the USA, to provide hands-on training and project-based learning. Participants, including PhD and MSc students, postdocs, and faculty members, engage in projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes using artificial intelligence and data science techniques. The program emphasizes practical skills acquisition to prepare trainees for leadership roles in clinical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria and potentially other regions in sub-Saharan Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in training healthcare professionals in data science and AI have shown promise in improving healthcare outcomes in various regions.
Where this research is happening
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Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Ikeja, Nigeria Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aribisala, Benjamin Segun — Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
- Study coordinator: Aribisala, Benjamin Segun
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.