Christelle Ackermann, MBChB, MMed, PhD
Head of Division of Radiology, Associate Professor
Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Academic Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
With the goal of cultivating global partnerships and improving health equity, access, safety and patient care in Africa, RSNA is pleased to introduce the Across Africa program.
The Across Africa program convenes thought leaders through two events that will take place in 2026:
These interactive sessions will focus on issues of health care access and equity throughout Africa, with a goal of discussing the major challenges in each area and finding sustainable solutions. Sessions will provide continent‑specific clinical training, shared strategies for delivering cancer services in resource‑limited settings, and practical guidance from global experts to strengthen daily practice, expand services and support career growth. Learn more about RSNA’s launch of the Across Africa program in RSNA News.
Course Dates & Location
Sept. 4–5, 2026
Biomedical Research Institute
Francie Van Zijl Dr, Tygerberg, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa
Course Language
English
Certificate of Attendance and CPD
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to participants upon course completion. This course is pending approval of South African CPD credit.
Course Format
The Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging event in Cape Town, South Africa, is an in-person course that includes didactic lectures, clinical sessions, case reviews and Q&A with expert faculty covering challenges and solutions unique to cancer care across the continent of Africa.
The following hotels are approximately 5–10 minutes from the venue by car. Attendees are encouraged to use a car service (e.g., Uber or Bolt) for transportation. In addition to these hotels, there are guesthouse options near the venue that attendees may explore. These accommodations are not affiliated with RSNA.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Durbanville
99 Jip de Jager Drive, Vineyards Office Estate
Tyger Valley, South Africa 7530
Town Lodge Bellville
5 Mispel Road, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
New National Hotel
352 Voortrekker Road, Parow East
Parow 7500, South Africa
As cancer incidences grow globally, this course addresses cancer diagnosis and treatment specific to the continent of Africa. Experts in neuro, women’s, lung and prostate imaging will deliver cutting edge, oncological insights and review clinical sessions on the cancers most affecting Africa.
The two-day program features case-based sessions, Q&A following each session, scheduled networking breaks and lunch provided for all attendees.
| Day One: Friday, Sept. 4 |
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| Registration |
| Course introduction |
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Keynote: Building Radiology Subspecialty Training Programs in Africa Frank J. Minja, MD |
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Cervical Cancer Imaging Essentials
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| Q&A |
| Networking break |
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Breast Cancer Imaging: Reporting, Staging and Diagnosis
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| Q&A |
| Lunch break — Lunch will be provided to all attendees |
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Prostate Cancer Imaging and Intervention
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| Q&A |
| Networking break |
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Building Radiology Capacity in Africa: Case Studies
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| Q&A |
| Closing remarks with preview of day two |
| Reception |
| Day Two: Saturday, Sept. 5 |
| Registration |
| Introduction to day two |
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Keynote: Expanding the Role of Imaging in Oncology Beyond Diagnostics Ilya Gipp, MD, PhD |
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AI Innovation in Global Cancer Care
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| Q&A |
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Oncologic Imaging of the Brain, Head and Neck
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| Q&A |
| Lunch break — Lunch will be provided to all attendees |
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Thoracic Imaging and Interventions
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| Q&A |
| Breast Biopsy Bootcamp |
| Liver Imaging Workshop |
| Closing remarks |
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Attendee Category |
Rate (USD) |
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Regular |
$100 |
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Residents |
$70 |
Meet the leaders guiding the Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging program.
Head of Division of Radiology, Associate Professor
Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Academic Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
Associate Professor of Radiology; Director, Botswana-UPenn Partnership
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Gaborone, Botswana
Professor, Neuroradiology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA, U.S.
Breast Radiologist; Global Health Advisor
Gain practical insights from global experts in oncology imaging, AI, capacity building and cancer care.
Chief Executive Director,
Mathiwos Wondu Foundation (MWF)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior Lecturer, Department of Radiology and Imaging,
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Chief Medical Officer, Oncology at GE HealthCare; Radiologist & Radiation Oncologist; Vice President, Association of Theranostics; Ambassador, Oncidium Foundation; Global Ambassador & Emeritus Board Member, Lung Health Coalition; Advisory Board Member, PRECEDE Consortium
Atlanta, GA, U.S.
Division Chief, Breast Radiology, Alzahraa Hospital Dubai; President Elect, Egyptian Society of Women’s Health; Steering Committee Member, Egypt’s Presidential Initiative on Women’s Health, MOHP
Egypt/United Arab Emirates
Professor of Radiology,
Hacettepe University Hospitals
Ankara, Türkiye
Associate Consultant, Vascular and Interventional Radiology; Program Director, Interventional Radiology Fellowship, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Department of Radiology
Kampala, Uganda
Consultant, Vascular/Interventional Radiologist, Interventional Oncology; Founder & CEO, IRDOCNIGERIA
Lagos, Nigeria
Associate Professor of Radiology, Neuroradiologist, Vice President, African Society of Pediatric Imaging (AfSPI),
Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Director Clinical Support Services
Honorary Senior Lecturer, MUHAS
Muhimbili National Hospital-Mloganzila
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Specialist, Clinical Oncology, Division of Radiology Oncology,
Tygerberg Academic Hospital/Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa
Urologist, Senior Lecturer, Urology Division, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Tygerberg Academic Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
Learn more about RSNA’s launch of the Across Africa program in RSNA News.
For questions, please contact us at international@rsna.org.