Publications, Datasets & Talks
Peer-reviewed papers in Nature Scientific Data, Frontiers in Neuroinformatics, and international workshops
Scholarly publications spanning computational neuroscience, FAIR neuroinformatics datasets, brain morphometry, and clinical research.
Peer-Reviewed Publications (16)
Who Owns African Brain Data? Reclaiming Control, Value, and Responsibility in Africa’s Brain Data Future
Damian Eke, Olivia P Matshabane, Alfred K Njamnshi, Amadi O Ihunwo, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Frontiers in Neuroinformatics / ABDN Initiative
CURE Neuroscience Collaboration across the Atlantic: Bridging the Atlantic with Undergraduate Research and Cloud Computing (Analysis of Brain Volumetric Differences in ADHD)
Abdularahman Aljifareri, Khadija Alrabiey, Nathaniel Brownlee, Franco Delogu, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Neuroscience Society of Nigeria Annual Conference
Application of Linear Anthropometric Parameters in Estimating Stature: A Study of Adult Igbo Population in Nigeria
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Doris K. Ogbuokiri, Tobi Boma Selekekeme, Amobichukwu Ezeorachi, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Journal of Anthropometric Research
A labeled Clinical-MRI dataset of Nigerian brains
Eberechi Wogu, Patrick Leo Filima, Brad Caron, Franco Pestilli, et al.
Scientific Data (Nature Portfolio), dx.doi:2211.04425(v1)
FAIR African brain data: challenges and opportunities
Eberechi Wogu, George Inyila Ogoh, Patrick Leo Filima, Damian Eke, et al.
Frontiers in Neuroinformatics
Anthropometric Health Assessment of the Igbo Ethnic Group in Nigeria: A Study of BMI and Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Jervas Ekezie, Kelechi Peace Godson, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice
Assessment of Earlobe Patterns and Ear Shapes in Hausa Ethnic Group of Nigeria: Implications for Forensic and Clinical Applications
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Gospel Uchechukwu Collins, Nwofor Priscilla Nkechinyere, Tobi Boma Selekekeme, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Journal of Forensic & Clinical Research
Anthropometric Analysis of Cephalic Index in Orlu Population of Imo State, Nigeria
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Patrick Leo Filima, Joy Wilberforce Ekokodje, Nicholas Asiwe, et al.
Journal of Anthropometry
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Cesarean Section Among Women in Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for Maternal Health Interventions
Rosemary Ewere Iwegbu, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Nicholas Asiwe, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Journal of Maternal Health
Thalamic Nuclei Morphometry and Handedness: Assessing Grey Matter Volume Differences in Left- and Right-Dominant Individuals
Eberechi Wogu, Patrick Leo Filima
Nigerian Journal of Neuroscience, 15(1):22-27
Discriminant and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis for Sex and Stature Estimation Using Upper Arm and Forearm-Hand Length: A Study among Mgbidi Population of Imo State Nigeria
Nicholas Asiwe, Oghenefego Michael Adheke, Ikechukwu Ezeah, Victor Buseni, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice
Anthropometric Estimation of Biological Parameters in Nigerian Sub-Populations
Nicholas Asiwe, Oghenefego Michael Adheke, Ikechukwu Ezeah, Victor Buseni, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice
Comparative Morphometric Analysis of Physical Attributes in Nigerian Sub-Populations
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Patrick Leo Filima, Joy Wilberforce Ekokodje, Nicholas Asiwe, et al.
Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice
Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea and its Management among Undergraduate Students of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Nicholas Asiwe, Joy Wilberforce Ekokodje, Patrick Leo Filima, et al.
Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
Pattern of Earlobe Attachment among Igbo Ethnic Group of Nigeria
Nicholas Asiwe, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Patrick Leo Filima, Bariereyiga Nadum Yirate, et al.
Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
Neuroprotective effect of aqueous extract of xylopia aethiopica seed on lead-induced injury on the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of male wistar rat
S. George, Patrick Leo Filima, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chinna Orish
IBRO Reports
Invited Talks, Keynotes & Workshops (5)
2026EEG Monitoring, Live Neurofeedback & Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) in Low-Resource Settings
Brain Awareness Week (BAW 2026) — African Neurodata Research Lab (ANR Lab)
Delivered an invited keynote presentation and live EEG signal demonstration exploring real-time neurofeedback and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device translation in Sub-Saharan African healthcare settings.
2025Python for Neuroimaging Data Analysis: Loading, Inspecting & Visualizing MRI Data
African Brain Data Network (ABDN) Workshop — Lagos 2025
Hands-on technical training for African Brain Data Network participants on loading NIfTI neuroimaging data with Nibabel, manipulating multi-dimensional MRI arrays in NumPy, and implementing 3D visualization strategies.
2024Introduction to Scientific Python for Neuroimaging Workflows
African Brain Data Network (ABDN) Workshop — Kenya 2024
Practical training on core Python scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), automated pipeline scripting, and containerized computational environments.
2024Software Tools in Neuroimaging: Empowering African Youths in Research
ABDN Brain Awareness Week 2024 — Ignatius Ajuru University
Invited lecture to Computer Science faculty and students on modern neuroimaging toolchains, open-source scientific software, and computational research pathways.
2024African Brain Data Infrastructure & FAIR Principles: Built for Rigor, Ready for Reuse
African Brain Data Network (ABDN) Regional Symposium
Presented strategic architectures for establishing open African brain data repositories adhering to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and BIDS standards.