Clinical expertise.
Caribbean commitment.
Nyota Tano Diagnostics is a Barbadian company founded in 2021 by Professor Morris H. Scantlebury to expand access to advanced diagnostic services.
We provide routine and prolonged EEG monitoring, access to genetic testing and virtual clinics, working with physicians and healthcare organisations across the Caribbean.
Specialist knowledge.
Experienced management.
Clinical and scientific expertise, business leadership and practical service delivery come together to guide our work.
Professor Morris H. Scantlebury
MD · Diplomate ABPN · CSCN (EEG) · FAES
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Professor Morris H. Scantlebury is a distinguished paediatric neurologist, epileptologist and scientist whose career encompasses specialist clinical practice, medical research, academic leadership and the advancement of neurological and diagnostic services. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nyota Tano Diagnostics, he leads the organisation’s commitment to expanding access to advanced diagnostic services across the Caribbean.
He is a professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary and a paediatric neurologist at Alberta Children’s Hospital. His research affiliations include the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Owerko Centre.
His scientific work focuses on childhood epilepsy, particularly infantile spasms and febrile seizures. His contributions to science and regional healthcare have been recognised with the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence Award in Science and Technology.
Through Nyota Tano, Professor Scantlebury brings clinical insight, scientific rigour and strategic leadership to the development of EEG services, genetic testing and virtual clinics, helping connect Caribbean communities with specialist expertise.
Stephen Scantlebury
Chief Business Officer
Chief Operations Officer & EEG Technician
Stephen Scantlebury serves as Chief Business Officer, Chief Operations Officer and EEG Technician at Nyota Tano Diagnostics, combining business leadership, operational management and practical experience in EEG service delivery.
He leads the organisation’s commercial and operational priorities, including business development, clinic relationships, team coordination and the organisation of diagnostic services. His approach emphasises disciplined execution, clear communication and a consistently professional standard of service.
Alongside his executive responsibilities, his work as an EEG technician provides direct insight into the preparation, equipment and coordination involved in patient testing. This combination of strategic oversight and practical involvement helps align the organisation’s growth with the realities of day-to-day service delivery.
Working closely with Professor Scantlebury and the clinical team, Stephen supports the development of accessible, well-coordinated EEG, genetic testing and virtual clinic services across the Caribbean.
Expertise with a practical purpose.
Specialist knowledge
We bring neurological expertise and an understanding of diagnostic technology to the services we provide.
Access closer to home
Our purpose is to help address gaps in access to EEG, genetic testing and specialist expertise through virtual clinics across Caribbean communities.
Professional coordination
We work with patients, referring physicians and healthcare organisations to coordinate testing and support communication.