Ubuntu Stories
Abdul Rashid Karim – Ghana
In September 2024, at the ISMRM Africa Chapter Conference in Tanzania, I had the privilege of meeting a colleague Karabo Mokoena, during “The Art of Africa MRI” night, where we proudly represented our countries in local attire. Just a few months earlier, I had received the ISMRT JAK Award for professional development at the ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting in Singapore 2024.
That evening, Karabo asked me about my journey, my abstract, and how to navigate the process of submitting an award-winning abstract at the international level. I shared my experiences not as a personal achievement to keep, but as knowledge to pass on.
This year, at the ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting in Hawaii, she became the 2025 JAK Award winner. Her success is a true reflection of Ubuntu: I am because we are. My recognition opened the door for her, and her achievement has now become a shared celebration for our community. Together, we embody the spirit of collaboration, mentorship, and collective progress in MRI.