Dr. Collins Obuah has been invited to participate in the workshop on policy and diplomacy for scientists: Introduction to responsible research practices in chemical and biochemical sciences” to be held in Trieste, Italy from 12 to 15 September 2017. Dr. Obuah's nomination was supported by the National Authority Coordinator, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation (MESTI). The workshop is organized by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and The World Academy of Science (TWAS).