KNUST research team visits Tübingen and Munich
From September 9 to 13, 2024, we welcomed colleagues from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, one of TUM’s international flagship partner universities, for a productive visit, supported by the TUM Global Incentive Fund. The visiting team included Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Dr. Esther Ohenewa, and Gabriel Kwaku Agbeshie.
The week was filled with lab visits, presentations, and discussions that focused on light exposure research within the MeLiDos project, and the intersection between circadian and ocular health.
Highlights from the viist:
September 9–11: The team visited the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen. They took part in lab tours and discussions, with time spent preparing a new light exposure protocol within the MeLiDos project.
September 12: At TUM, Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo gave a talk titled "Nutrition for Eyes and Brain: The Role of Macular Pigment in Health" The presentation explored how macular pigment can impact eye and brain health.
September 13: The visit wrapped up at TUM’s Campus im Olympiapark with a tour of the living lab, led by Prof. Dr. Joachim Hermsdörfer, which provided an interesting look at how everyday activities are studied in a controlled environment.
Overall, the visit offered a chance to exchange knowledge and explore potential areas for future collaboration. We look forward to building on these connections in the coming months.