The Department of Medical Imaging at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has organised a final-year poster presentation to showcase the research undertaken by its undergraduate students as part of the requirements for the completion of their Bachelor of Science programmes.
Held on 14 August 2026, the poster presentation provided a platform for 68 final-year students to graphically communicate their research findings to faculty members, colleagues and other stakeholders. The cohort comprised 44 students from the Radiography class and 24 students from the Sonography class.
The presentations covered a broad range of topics relevant to contemporary medical imaging and healthcare practice, including cervical cancer, breast cancer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans. The research projects involved rigorous processes, including data collection and analysis, with some studies drawing on patient information.
Speaking during the event, the Dean of the KNUST Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Yaw Amo-Wiafe, commended the students for the quality and relevance of their research.
According to him, the studies presented showed significant potential to improve teaching and learning at the University, enhance clinical practice across healthcare facilities, and provide a foundation for future research in medical imaging.
“I find the studies they have conducted to be very interesting,” Prof. Amo-Wiafe remarked, noting that the research had the potential to influence teaching and learning within the University as well as improve practice in various hospital facilities.
He further expressed satisfaction with the students’ performance, describing the poster presentation as a valuable academic exercise that enabled the students to demonstrate how the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their undergraduate training could be applied to real-world healthcare challenges.
The Head of the Department of Medical Imaging, Dr Andrews Donkor, explained that the exhibition represented the culmination of a year-long research process undertaken by the final-year students.
He noted that the students had explored diverse areas of medical imaging and had followed rigorous research processes to generate evidence that could contribute to improvements in clinical practice.
Dr Donkor emphasised that the presentation was not merely an academic requirement but an avenue for translating research findings into practical interventions.
He explained that the students were assessed on their presentations as part of the process of identifying outstanding research posters and presenters.
The Department's emphasis on translating undergraduate research into practice reflects the growing importance of evidence-based approaches in radiography and sonography. Findings from the students’ studies could provide useful insights for practitioners, inform future research and contribute to improvements in patient care.
The poster presentation therefore served as both an assessment of the students’ academic journey and a celebration of their transition into the professional world, where research, critical thinking and evidence-based practice remain essential to advancing healthcare.
Through initiatives such as this, the Department of Medical Imaging continues to equip its students with the capacity to investigate healthcare challenges, communicate research effectively and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of medical imaging practice.
The event further underscores the commitment of the KNUST College of Health Sciences to nurturing health professionals who combine academic excellence with research, innovation and practical impact—advancing the College’s vision of moving from Excellence to Eminence.
