Professor of Radiology Dianabasi Eduwem will deliver the 135th inaugural lecture at the University of Uyo, Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Samuel Odewumi announced.
Odewumi made the disclosure at the unveiling event on Thursday in Uyo. He stated that the lecture would hold on June 11.
Eduwem will present a lecture titled: “Seeing the Invisible: Unraveling Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions About Health and Diseases.”
The Vice-Chancellor said the event would take place at the 1,000-capacity TETFUND auditorium on the university’s main campus.
Speaking at the event, Eduwem explained that the inaugural lecture aims to debunk misconceptions and encourage people to seek medical care when needed.
“It is about seeing the invisible, using the technological eyes of the radiologist through medical imaging to expose myths, mysteries, and misconceptions about health and diseases.
“These issues stem from ignorance, poverty, and superstitious beliefs.
“The lecture aims to debunk these misconceptions and promote access to health facilities,” he said.
Eduwem joined the University of Calabar as Lecturer 1 in 1998 and rose to become the first professor of radiology in Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
He was the pioneer Head of the Department of Radiography and Radiation Science at the university.
He has published over 50 articles in reputable scientific journals, along with several book chapters and conference papers.
Eduwem also served as an examiner for the West African College of Surgeons for more than twenty years.
He has served as President of the Association of Radiologists of West Africa and has contributed to redefining radiology practice across the African sub-region.
