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Nigeria faces a critical shortage of neurological care, making it extremely difficult for individuals to access high-quality treatment. Additionally, student interest in pursuing a career in neurology has declined. This situation is particularly concerning in war zones, where access to care and resources is even more limited. My research passion lies in understanding how armed conflict hinders access to quality neurological care and neuroscience education, particularly in war-torn regions of Nigeria. By gathering critical data on this issue, I aim to inform improvements in learning environments, student support systems, and financing mechanisms for neurological medical treatment. Through my healthcare and technology startup, NeuralVillage, I aim to combine neuroscience, genetics, and architecture to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological and neurosurgical diseases across Africa and beyond. By leveraging research and education, we will deliver accessible, secure, and affordable digital healthcare services. Furthermore, I plan to actively participate in policy-making, focusing on the needs of medical professionals, educators, and students at university teaching hospitals in conflict-affected states of Nigeria. My vision is to expand this initiative to other neighbouring countries and, ultimately, reach even the most remote communities. I believe that, as scientists, by broadening our reach, we can bridge the gap between neuroscience and education, raise awareness of neurological care, and secure funding for sustainable projects in this critical field. I am open for collaboration. Please feel free to reach out.

As a neurosurgeon, I feel deeply dissatisfied with the treatment available to treat our patients. We certainly need to increase our therapeutic arsenal. I believe that this dissatisfaction is the driving force behind my work (I believe that many colleagues share this feeling) I currently have 3 lines of work and research 1. neurooncology: we look for therapeutic targets for childhood tumors that are more prevalent in pediatrics, such as medulloblastoma and ependymoma 2. cerebral palsy and movement disorders (especially in children). Children with cerebral palsy have many problems with locomotion and motility (especially spasticity and dystonia). The most commonly used treatments today (drugs and surgeries such as DBS (deep brain stimulation) still need to be greatly improved. My team is researching new interventions in the connectome of these children, such as new targets, microfocused ultrasound and different brain stimulation techniques. 3.Education: training new generations is a fundamental factor for the development of neuroscience, as well as ensuring a healthy environment where minds can offer their best. My passion is to help new neurosurgeons and healthcare students embrace neuroscience in a happy and responsible way