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Nigerian AI Scientist Launches MRI Software Cutting Scan Time by 90%
Nigerian AI scientist Mary-Brenda Akoda's GenMRI software cuts MRI scan time by 90% to address global healthcare delays.
In brief
Nigerian AI scientist Mary-Brenda Akoda's GenMRI software cuts MRI scan time by 90% to address global healthcare delays. Mary-Brenda Akoda's GenMRI AI software reduces MRI scan time by up to 90% using existing machines, helping hospitals cut patient backlogs and improve critical care access. Originally reported by…
Mary-Brenda Akoda
Nigerian AI researcher Mary-Brenda Akoda, a Google DeepMind Scholar and ex-Microsoft engineer, founded GenScan AI.
GenMRI Software Launch
Akoda plans to roll out her AI medical imaging software GenMRI in Nigeria and the UK by late 2027 to reduce MRI scan times globally.
90 Percent Faster Scans
GenMRI cuts MRI scan time from 20 minutes to two minutes and one hour to six minutes without new hospital equipment.
Healthcare Impact
The software reduces patient backlogs, repeat scans, sedation costs, and improves access for elderly, children, and infants.
Validation Process
GenMRI was tested on 8,800 MRI images and validated with a UK radiologist in a blinded assessment.
Diagnostic Accuracy
GenMRI images scored diagnostically equivalent to conventional MRI images in all assessed cases, with 99.7 percent similarity.
Real-World Application
The software cuts scan time by up to 90 percent for cardiac, knee, and other MRI types, outperforming state-of-the-art models.
The key point
Mary-Brenda Akoda's GenMRI AI software reduces MRI scan time by up to 90% using existing machines, helping hospitals cut patient backlogs and improve critical care access.
