ANHRL — African NeuroHealth Research Lab

Who We Are

About ANHRL

"To map, model, and mitigate neurological disease risk in Africa by combining biological research, data analytics, and innovative digital solutions."

🌍 Our Vision

To become a leading African hub for neurohealth innovation, driving globally relevant research that improves brain health outcomes and informs policy, education, and clinical practice.

💡 Our Approach
At ANHRL, we believe the future of neuroscience lies in integration:
biology + computation + visualization
We do not just study the brain — we model it, map it, and translate it into solutions that matter.

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Translational Neuroscience

Investigating molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases — inflammation, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter dynamics.

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Stroke & Dementia Research

Developing population-specific insights into stroke risk, cognitive decline, and neurodegeneration — with a focus on early detection and prevention in African populations.

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Computational Neuroscience

Building predictive models and simulations to understand brain function and disease progression, integrating biomarkers such as cytokines and neural signaling pathways.

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Scientific Visualization

Designing high-quality research graphics, dashboards, and AI-driven tools that translate complex data into actionable insights for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

Research in Action

Field Reports

Research outcomes, community brain mapping exercises and field activities from our students and researchers across southwestern Nigeria.

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Brain Mapping 📍 Abeokuta, Ogun State

Neurohealth Screening Exercise — Abeokuta Community

Community-based brain health screening and stroke risk assessment conducted across selected communities in Abeokuta. Students administered validated cognitive assessment tools and collected demographic and clinical data.

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Field Survey 📍 Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State

Stroke Risk Factor Mapping — Ijebu-Ode

Survey of hypertension prevalence, lifestyle risk factors and neurological symptom awareness among residents of Ijebu-Ode. Data contributed to the African NeuroHealth AI Dashboard training dataset.

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Industrial Health 📍 Ewekoro, Ogun State

Occupational Neurotoxicity Assessment — Ewekoro

Assessment of neurotoxic exposure risk and cognitive health among industrial workers in Ewekoro. Evaluation of occupational risk factors for neurological disease in high-exposure communities.

Behind the Research