LAUTECH Medical Student Secures International Grant to Present Research in Qatar

A 400-level medical student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Muili Abdulbasit Opeyemi, has earned international recognition after securing a highly competitive Low- and Middle-Income Country Travel Grant to present his research at the Medical Education and Technology Conference (METC) in Doha, Qatar.

The conference, organised by Weill Cornell Medicine, is a globally respected platform that brings together leading medical educators, researchers, and innovators to discuss emerging trends in medical training and technology.

The LMICA grant, awarded after a rigorous abstract review and competitive selection process, was given to only two recipients worldwide, highlighting the exceptional quality, originality, and global relevance of Abdulbasit’s research.

At the conference, the LAUTECH student presented a paper titled “Global Trends and Outcomes of Virtual Reality and Physical Simulation in Neurosurgical Education: A Systematic Review.” The study critically examines global evidence on the application of virtual reality and simulation-based tools in neurosurgical education, demonstrating their effectiveness in enhancing surgical skill acquisition, training efficiency, and clinical competence.

As the Lead Researcher, Abdulbasit coordinated a research team that conducted a qualitative synthesis of studies from multiple regions of the world, assessing how emerging technologies are reshaping neurosurgical training and modern medical education.

Describing the grant as a major academic milestone, Abdulbasit noted that the opportunity provided a vital platform to project the contributions of young African researchers into global medical education conversations.

The achievement underscores LAUTECH’s growing research capacity and international visibility, while serving as a strong motivation for Nigerian students to pursue academic excellence, innovation, and globally impactful scientific research.