Data for Health in Africa Meeting
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5th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting
23 - 29 August 2025
CEDI Centre, University of Ghana, Accra

Ms Adebimpe-John Omolola - Travel Awardee

Growing Data-science Research in Africa to Stimulate Progress (GRASP) (PhD trainee)

I am Adebimpe John Omolola , a neuroscientist, educator, and emerging translational researcher passionate about bridging the gap between bench research and real-world clinical impact. Currently, I serve as a lecturer at Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, where I teach and mentor students in physiology and health sciences. I am also a proud trainee of the NIH-funded Growing Data-science Research in Africa to Stimulate Progress (GRASP) program under DS-I Africa Consortium, where I am deepening my expertise in AI, data science, and population health. My research focuses on developing culturally relevant, AI-powered diagnostic tools for stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly within resource-limited African settings. I integrate biomedical, psychosocial, and environmental data to create early-risk models for stroke and Alzheimer's-like symptoms. This includes indicators such as hypertension, PTSD, dietary habits, traditional medicine use, and sleep quality. I have a strong interest in nutraceutical neuroscience, and my current Ph.D. work explores the therapeutic potential of natural products especially Saigon cinnamon in scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's models. I believe that locally sourced, plant-based interventions hold untapped promise in preventive neurology. Ultimately, my goal is to drive African-led translational research that informs clinical practice, empowers communities, and contributes to equitable, tech-driven healthcare innovations across the continent.