On Monday, May 12, 2025, a delegation of scientists from the University of Oregon, USA, paid a courtesy visit to Professor Daniel Y. A. Duah, Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The delegation was led by Dr. Robyn Leigh Tanguay, Distinguished Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and included Dr. William Stubblefield, Professor of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, and Dr. Lisa Truong, Associate Professor in the same field.
The visit forms part of a working trip to KNUST, during which the team will also lead a seminar scheduled for May 14. The seminar will focus on two main topics: “Advancing Human and Environmental Health through High-Throughput Discovery of Gene-Environment Interactions in Zebrafish” and “Predicting Ecological Effects from Laboratory and Field-Based Tools: Applying Risk Assessment Techniques to Abandoned Mine Sites.”
The delegation was introduced to the IPO by Dr. Alexander Quarteng, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Professor Daniel Duah warmly welcomed the visitors and expressed appreciation for their presence. He highlighted the significance of international collaborations in enhancing the university's ability to deliver a world-class education.
He further noted that inter-departmental partnerships tend to be more sustainable and long-lasting, and he assured the delegation of the IPO’s strong commitment to supporting any ongoing or future collaborations between the two institutions.
In commending their initiative, Professor Duah wished the team a successful and impactful seminar during their stay.
Also present at the meeting were Mrs. Yvonne Baiden, Senior Assistant Registrar at the IPO; Dr. Amma Aboagyewa Larbi, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology; Dr. Mrs. Efiba Vidda Senkyire Kwarteng, Lecturer in the Department of Geomatic Engineering; Mr. Livingstone Agbenorxevi, Collaborations and Partnerships Officer at the IPO; and Mr. Attah-Nyame Essampong, Visibility and Communications Officer at the IPO.
