Mary Brenda Akoda Unveils GenScanAI Innovation to Speed Up MRI Scans

Science Prize winner Mary-Brenda Akoda has unveiled GenScanAI in Lagos, an artificial intelligence innovation designed to drastically speed up medical diagnosis. Independent Newspaper Nigeria reported that the new technology can make magnetic resonance imaging scans up to 90 percent faster. The Sun Nigeria and New Telegraph both reported that the advancement aims to ease hospital pressure by reducing patient wait times for diagnostic imaging. [1][2][3]

According to reports by Independent Newspaper Nigeria, The Sun Nigeria, and New Telegraph, Akoda's GenScanAI framework accelerates the imaging process without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy. MRI technology uses strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate detailed pictures of anatomical and physiological processes inside the body without using ionizing radiation. [1][2][3][5]

The Sun Nigeria and New Telegraph both note that reducing scan times by 90 percent could significantly reduce patient backlogs in healthcare facilities. By speeding up medical diagnosis, the AI system allows medical professionals to process patients faster and alleviate operational strain on busy hospitals. [2][3]