By Chibueze Sunday
March 3, 2025
Margaret Lawrence University, Nigeria, has proudly placed itself at the forefront of medical innovation and education with the acquisition of the Anatomage Table 11 — the first and only of its kind in West Africa. This ground-breaking technology, housed within the College of Medicine, Abuja Campus, stands as a game-changer in anatomical studies, medical training, research, and clinical practice, solidifying the university’s position as a hub of cutting-edge medical education in Nigeria.
The Anatomage Table 11 is an advanced medical imaging and visualization tool, renowned globally for its unparalleled ability to present life-sized, fully interactive 3D representations of the human body. With this revolutionary technology, students, educators, and medical professionals at the University can explore human anatomy with unprecedented accuracy and clarity, setting a new standard for medical training in the region.
Transforming medical education and research
The Anatomage Table 11 serves a wide range of educational and clinical purposes, offering capabilities that go far beyond traditional cadaver dissection. Students can virtually dissect the human body layer by layer, zoom into microscopic details, and examine organs, muscles, bones, and vascular structures in incredible 3D resolution. This enhances the learning process, making anatomy classes more immersive, interactive, and impactful.
Already, medical students at the University are actively using the Anatomage Table under the guidance of expert faculty, and the excitement is palpable. The opportunity to engage with such state-of-the-art technology has sparked curiosity, enthusiasm, and deeper interest in anatomical sciences and medical practice among the students.
In addition to its educational applications, the Anatomage Table 11 is a powerful research and clinical tool. It supports real patient data uploads using DICOM files, enabling students and clinicians to view and analyze real CT, MRI, and X-ray scans. This fosters a hands-on approach to diagnostic learning, preparing students for real-world scenarios in hospitals and clinics.
Speaking during the unveiling, the Founder and Pro-Chancellor of Margaret Lawrence University, Mr Paul Odili, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to providing world-class facilities for students. He emphasized that he would continue to deploy every resource God has blessed him with to ensure that students have access to the best infrastructure, equipment, and learning tools necessary to become global leaders and experts in their fields.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ernest B. Izevbigie, NAI-Distinguished Professor of Growth Biology and Biochemistry, expressed delight at the arrival of the Anatomage Table, describing the investment as a reflection of the university’s commitment to producing highly skilled graduates capable of excelling on the global stage.
Bringing world-class technology to Nigeria
With this cutting-edge acquisition, Margaret Lawrence University’s College of Medicine is not only raising the bar for medical education in Nigeria but also demonstrating a commitment to global standards in healthcare training and research. The Anatomage Table 11 enables faculty and students to collaborate on advanced research projects, simulate complex surgical procedures, and explore pathological conditions with unmatched precision — all within a single platform.
As officially acknowledged by the manufacturer, Schultz Healthcare Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom, Margaret Lawrence University is the first university in Nigeria and West Africa to own the Anatomage Table 11 — proudly placing itself at the forefront of medical innovation and equipping students with cutting-edge tools to excel in anatomy, surgery, radiology, and clinical practice.
This ground-breaking achievement underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in medical education.
