Mary-Brenda Akoda won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) for GenScan AI, a breakthrough technology designed to improve healthcare access in resource-constrained settings.
Mary-Brenda Akoda GenScan AI NLNG Nigeria Prize for Science
Sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the award includes a $100,000 prize and recognizes practical scientific innovations that create a direct, positive impact on society.
GenScan AI MRI scan time reduction technology
The system uses the C-MORE algorithm to reconstruct MRI images, cutting scan times by up to 90 percent without needing new hospital hardware. This significantly reduces patient wait times and helps medical facilities use existing equipment more efficiently.
Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation 2026 winner
Selected unanimously from a record 237 entries, Akoda will receive her award on October 9, 2026. Her achievement marks a major milestone for local research and paves the way for health companies expanding their footprint across industry news.
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