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295 <div id="content" class="site-content"> 296 297<div id="primary" class="content-area"> 298 <main id="main" class="site-main" role="main"> 299 300<article id="post-16" class="post-16 page type-page status-publish hentry"> 301 <header class="entry-header"> 302 <h1 class="entry-title">News</h1> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 303 304 305 <div class="entry-content"> 306 307<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30 Jan 2026</strong> <strong>Environmental Filtering Weakens with Trophic Level</strong></p> 308 309 310 311<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are proud to announce the publication of our latest study, <strong>“Environmental Filtering Weakens with Trophic Level in Urban Coastal Ecosystems,”</strong> in <em>Environmental Science & Technology</em>. Led by Wenqian Xu, this research offers a critical look at how urbanization impacts the structure of marine food webs. Our study investigates the forces shaping community assembly across different trophic levels,from primary producers to higher-order consumers, within urbanized coastal waters. We found that while environmental conditions strongly dictate the composition of lower trophic levels (like phytoplankton), this “environmental filtering” effect significantly diminishes as you move up the food chain. Higher trophic levels appear to be less constrained by immediate water quality parameters and more influenced by biological interactions and dispersal limitations. These findings have important implications for coastal management and restoration. They suggest that improving water quality alone may not be sufficient to restore higher-order biodiversity in urban seas, highlighting the need for a holistic approach that considers the distinct ecological drivers acting at each level of the food web.</p> 312 313 314 315<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="992" height="549" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png 992w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2-300x166.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 316 317 318 319<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 320 321 322 323<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>15 Jan 2026</strong> <strong>The Stability-Flexibility Paradox in the Coastal Microbiome</strong></p> 324 325 326 327<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are excited to announce the publication of our latest study, <strong>“Multi-domain temporal patterns reveal stable community membership but dynamic interactions in the coastal microbiome,”</strong> in <em>Environmental Microbiome</em>. Led by Elvira Rey Redondo and the team at HKUST, this research utilizes a multi-omics approach to map the complex seasonal dynamics of the South China Sea. Our findings uncover a fascinating “stability-flexibility paradox” within marine ecosystems. While the taxonomic membership of the microbial community remains surprisingly consistent between winter and summer, the interactions between these microbes undergo a massive rewiring. This suggests that coastal resilience relies less on species turnover and more on the community’s ability to reorganize its internal network in response to environmental shifts. The study also highlights the unexpected stability of viral communities, supporting the viral seed bank hypothesis and revealing how viruses act as persistent reservoirs that buffer environmental fluctuations. These insights are critical for understanding how marine food webs adapt to a changing climate.</p> 328 329 330 331<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Read the full open-access article here:</strong> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-025-00803-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-025-00803-5</a></p> 332 333 334 335<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="902" height="1024" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-902x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-624" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-902x1024.png 902w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-264x300.png 264w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-768x872.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1353x1536.png 1353w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1200x1362.png 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.png 1566w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 336 337 338 339<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 340 341 342 343<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>9 Oct 2025 Monitors Fish Restocking with eDNA Technology</strong></p> 344 345 346 347<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Yung’s laboratory is conducting an innovative monitoring project for Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, using environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to track over 21,000 juvenile fish released at Yan Chau Tong Marine Park this September. On October 9th, the team carried out water sampling as part of several planned follow-up visits to detect genetic material naturally shed by the restocked fishâincluding Hong Kong grouper, star snapper, black seabream, and red seabream. This
347non-invasive approach offers a revolutionary alternative to traditional underwater surveys, requiring only water samples that can be analyzed in the lab. By tracking how the genetic signature changes over time through multiple sampling events, Yung’s lab is helping prove whether eDNA can effectively monitor restocking success.</p> 348 349 350 351<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 352<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="608" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-608" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20250930_095940-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 353 354 355 356<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="610" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-610" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251009_122249-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 357</figure> 358 359 360 361<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 362 363 364 365<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30</strong> <strong>Sep 2025 Congratulations Dr. Yangbing Xu on his PhD Achievement!</strong></p> 366 367 368 369<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are thrilled to celebrate the successful thesis defense of Dr. Yangbing Xu ! On September 30, 2025, Dr. Xu presented his doctoral research titled “Unraveling Virus-Microbe Interactions in the Ocean”: An Integrated Approach from Cultivation to Community-Wide Multi-Omics,”. Dr. Xu’s work represents a significant leap forward in marine viral ecology. Through an innovative integration of cultivation techniques and cutting-edge multi-omics approaches, he tackled one of oceanography’s most persistent challenges: understanding the vast realm of uncharacterized “Viral Dark Matter” in our oceans.</p> 370 371 372 373<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 374<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="600" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-600" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6605-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 375 376 377 378<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="602" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-602" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6586-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 379 380 381 382<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="601" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-601" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6617-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 383</figure> 384 385 386 387<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 388 389 390 391<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>20 Sep 2025 Viral Ecology in the Pearl River Estuary</strong></p> 392 393 394 395<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to Ruixian Sun on the publication of their MPhil thesis work in <em>ISME Communications</em>! The study “Environmental Gradients Shape viral-Host dynamics in the Pearl River Estuary” represents a comprehensive analysis of viral communities in one of China’s most dynamic estuarine systems. Using metagenomic techniques across 24 samples, Ruixian identified nearly 30,000 viral units and made a surprising discovery: nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses were unex
395pectedly abundant in offshore waters, suggesting eukaryotic viruses play a larger role in coastal ecosystems than previously recognized. The research elegantly demonstrates how environmental factors like salinity and nutrients shape viral-host interactions, while revealing that viral auxiliary metabolic genes contribute to nutrient cycling. This work provides a holistic view of microbial ecology in estuarine environments, offering valuable insights into these critical transition zones between river and ocean ecosystems. (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycaf164">https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycaf164</a>)</p> 396 397 398 399<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 400 401 402 403<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>25 Aug 2025 <strong>Celebrating Dr. Wenqian Xu’s outstanding PhD achievement!! </strong><br></strong>Today, Dr. Xu successfully defended her doctoral thesis “From Genomes to Ecosystems: Decoding Multi-Trophic Diversity and Dynamics in Subtropical Coastal Waters” before an impressive turnout of peers. The packed presentation room reflected the excitement surrounding her innovative research. Congratulations, Dr. Xu, on this well-deserved milestone!</p> 404 405 406 407<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 408<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="576" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6450-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-576" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6450-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6450-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6450-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6450-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 409 410 411 412<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="575" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-575" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHOTO-2025-08-25-17-19-43.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 413</figure> 414 415 416 417<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 418 419 420 421<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>8-13 Jun 2025 13th International Phycolocial Congress at Bohol, Philippines<br></strong>Charmaine recently attended the 13th International Phycological Congress in Bohol, Philippines, where she served as an invited speaker in the Special Symposium on algal distributions and population genetics. Her presentation, “Genomic Architecture and Biogeographical Distribution Patterns of Marine Mamiellophyceae,” showcased cutting-edge research into these microscopic marine algae that play crucial roles as primary producers in ocean ecosystems. Using advanced genomic techniques, her work reveals how these tiny organisms have dispersed across global oceans and adapted to diverse marine environments over evolutionary time. Between conference sessions, Charmaine took advantage of Bohol’s world-renowned diving opportunities to explore the vibrant underwater ecosystems where these invisible but vital microorganisms thrive, perfectly embodying the intersection of high-tech molecular research and hands-on marine field work that defines modern oceanographic science.</p> 422 423 424 425<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 426<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="572" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IPC-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-572" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IPC-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IPC-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IPC-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IPC-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 427 428 429 430<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="580" data-id="571" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-1024x580.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-571" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-300x170.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-768x435.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-2048x1161.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6454-1200x680.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 431</figure> 432 433 434 435<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 436 437 438 439<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>13 May 2025 New Study on Vibrio Ecology in Hong Kong Waters<br></strong>Our lab has published a new research paper: “Environmental heterogeneity drives ecological differentiation in Vibrio populations across subtropical marine habitats.” This year-long study compared Vibrio communities between Clear Water Bay (coastal) and Deep Bay (estuarine) sites in Hong Kong. Key findings include higher Vibrio abundance and diversity in the estuarine environment, with salinity driving community differentiation between sites and temperature governing seasonal patterns. We identified three distinct ecological groups adapted to specific temperature-salinity conditions, with evidence of habitat-specific thermal adaptations even among genetically similar strains. This research enhances our understanding of how environmental factors shape bacterial communities in dynamic marine environments and provides insights into mechanisms of microbial adaptation across different c
439oastal habitats. (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.70107">https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.70107</a>)</p> 440 441 442 443<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="855" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1024x855.png" alt="" class="wp-image-537" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1024x855.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-300x250.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-768x641.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1536x1282.png 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-2048x1709.png 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1200x1002.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 444 445 446 447<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 448 449 450 451<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>4-9 May 2025</strong> <strong>AVW12 Conference Highlights from Banyuls-sur-Mer</strong></p> 452 453 454 455<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our lab members recently participated in the 12th Aquatic Virus Workshop (AVW12) in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France. Prof. Charmaine delivered a talk on “Host-virus interactions in Mamiellophyceae: From Genomics to Ecosystem Impact,” while Yangbing Xu presented “Linking the Seasonal Dynamics of Virome to Microbiome in Coastal Seawater.” Wenqian Xu and Ruixian Sun contributed poster presentations on “Multi-domain temporal patterns reveal stable community membership but dynamic interactions in the coastal microbiome” and “Diel Dynamics and Ecological Impacts of NCLDV in Estuarine Gradients in Pearl River Estuary,” respectively. We’re proud to share that Ruixian Sun won the excellence poster prize. During free time, the team enjoyed a short hike along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of Banyuls-sur-Mer, strengthening collaborations and exchanging ideas in this inspiring setting. Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to share that Charmaine will bring this prestigious gathering to Hong Kong as host of AVW13 in 2027. Stay tuned!</p> 456 457 458 459<div class="wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> 460<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 461<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="527" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5247-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5247-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5247-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5247-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5247-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 462 463 464 465<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="530" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5246-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-530" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5246-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5246-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5246-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5246-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 466 467 468 469<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="529" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5244-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-529" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5244-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5244-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5244-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5244-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 470 471 472 473<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="532" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-532" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5245-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 474 475 476 477<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="526" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4682-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-526" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4682-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4682-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4682-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4682-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 478</figure> 479</div> 480 481 482 483<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 484 485 486 487<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>21 Jan 2025 Thesis Defense Success!</strong></p> 488 489 490 491<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to Shara on successfully defending her MPhil thesis “Genomic and Ecological Characterization of Novel Ostreococcus Clade E and Its Associated Prasinoviruses from Hong Kong Coastal Waters.” Her research on marine picoeukaryotes and their viral interactions in Hong Kong’s coastal waters makes valuable contributions to marine microbial ecology. Well done, Shara!</p> 492 493 494 495<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-518" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3728-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 496 497 498 499<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 500 501 502 503<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>14-17 Jan 2025:</strong> <strong>Our Lab’s Success at the 2025 Xiamen Marine Sciences Symposium!</strong></p> 504 505 506 507<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just wrapped up an incredible week at XMAS2025 where our lab showcased our latest research. So proud of my PhD students and their outstanding presentations!</p> 508 509 510 511<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Yangbing</strong> knocked it out of the park with his talk on virus-microbe seasonal dynamics. His creative approach combining various omics approaches got lots of great questions from the audience. <strong>Wenqian</strong> gave a brilliant presentation on her eDNA work in coastal ecosystems. The visualization of multi-trophic networks was a highlight! I also shared our lab’s latest findings on eukaryotic picophytoplankton adaptation and global distribution. The discussions that followed were incredibly energizing.</p> 512 513 514 515<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Special thanks to the organizers and all the engaging questions from the audience. Great to catch up with old friends and make new connections. Already looking forward to the next symposium!</p> 516 517 518 519<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 520<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="504" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-504" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/735a8b4c-8735-4e36-8778-d0e82605a3dd-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 521 522 523 524<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="681" data-id="502" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-502" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/9822da0e-3e1d-45dc-84ae-7605c2bde868-1.jpg 1388w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 525 526 527 528<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-id="501" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d3670850-73bc-471c-b094-101c61e0840b-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-501" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d3670850-73bc-471c-b094-101c61e0840b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d3670850-73bc-471c-b094-101c61e0840b-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d3670850-73bc-471c-b094-101c61e0840b-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d3670850-73bc-471c-b094-101c61e0840b-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 529</figure> 530 531 532 533<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> 534 535 536 537<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 538 539 540 541<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><br>8 Jan 2025: New study reveals how microbes colonize ocean plastics</strong> (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125572">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125572</a>)</p> 542 543 544 545<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our research team has uncovered fascinating insights into how marine microorganisms colonize plastic debris in coastal waters. Published in Environmental Pollution, our study sheds light on the “plastisphere” – the unique microbial communities that develop on marine plastics.</p> 546 547 548 549<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Through a comprehensive 42-day experiment in Hong Kong’s coastal waters, we discovered that microbial communities on different types of plastics become increasingly similar over time, regardless of the plastic type. Using advanced DNA sequencing techniques, we simultaneously tracked bacteria, archaea, and microscopic algae, reveal
549ing complex patterns of colonization and succession.</p> 550 551 552 553<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Importantly, while communities on different plastics converge over time, they remain distinctly different from those in surrounding seawater. This confirms that plastic debris creates unique habitats in our oceans. Our analysis also suggests that these plastic-dwelling microbes develop specialized metabolic capabilities, potentially influencing nutrient cycling in marine environments.</p> 554 555 556 557<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These findings are particularly relevant for Hong Kong’s waters, where plastic pollution threatens marine biodiversity. Understanding how microbes colonize plastics could help predict the environmental impact of plastic pollution and potentially inform future bioremediation strategies.</p> 558 559 560 561<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="285" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-1024x285.png" alt="" class="wp-image-489" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-1024x285.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-300x83.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-768x214.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-1536x427.png 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-2048x570.png 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Revised_Graphical_Abstract-1200x334.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 562 563 564 565<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 566 567 568 569<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>29 Nov 2024: Celebrating a Milestone: First PhD Graduate from the Yung Lab at HKUST</strong></p> 570 571 572 573<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Carmen Elvira Rey Redondo successfully defended her doctoral thesis on November 29, 2024, marking a historic moment as the first PhD graduate from Yung’s research group.</p> 574 575 576 577<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Rey Redondo’s thesis presents comprehensive research on microbial communities in the South China Sea’s coastal waters. Her work combines traditional culture methods with cutting-edge multi-omics approaches to characterize marine microorganisms. A particular highlight was her discovery and characterization of a new species of marine algae, <em>Mantoniella tinhauana</em>, and its associated virus.</p> 578 579 580 581<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s raise a toast to Dr. Carmen Elvira Rey Redondo and the Yung Lab team!</p> 582 583 584 585<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 586<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="482" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-482" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b8cfccd1-ae94-456f-bf30-3c14fc6c8e17.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 587 588 589 590<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="483" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-483" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/e293721c-ab3c-433a-b29d-45cd8947b8c1.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 591</figure> 592 593 594 595<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 596 597 598 599<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>9-14 Oct 2024:</strong> <strong>Youngju Kim’s Visit from KAIST</strong></p> 600 601 602 603<p class="wp-block-paragraph">
603Our lab recently hosted Youngju Kim, a promising Master’s student from KAIST. Youngju works under Dr. Jaewook Myung, Charmaine’s collarborator. During his visit, Young immersed himself in our lab’s operations, learning sampling and subculturing techniques from Susan and Shara. He engaged in stimulating discussions with Wenqian and Yijin, potentially sparking future collaborations. The visit concluded with a dinner hosted by Professor Yung, leaving a positive lasting impression. </p> 604 605 606 607<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2829-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-472" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2829-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2829-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2829-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2829-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 608 609 610 611<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 612 613 614 615<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30 Sep – 5 Oct 2024: 2024 CGUE Conference on Unicellular Eukaryotes</strong></p> 616 617 618 619<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian Xu and Yangbing Xu recently showcased their cutting-edge research at the 2024 Conference on Genomics of Unicellular Eukaryotes (CGUE). Wenqian Xu’s poster, titled “Genome-Resolved Insight into the Diversity and Function of Small Marine Protists in Subtropical Waters,” offered a deep dive into the complex ecosystem of microscopic marine life. Her research utilizes advanced genomic techniques to unravel the mysteries of these tiny yet crucial organisms that play a vital role in oceanic food webs and global carbon cycling. Yangbing Xu’s presentation, “Reconstruction of eukaryotic genomes reveals the diversification and adaptation of cosmopolitan picophytoplankton Mamiellales,” focused on a specific group of widespread marine algae. By reconstructing their genomes, Yangbing’s work provides valuable insights into how these organisms have adapted to various marine environments across the globe. The conference served as an exceptional networking platform for these young researchers. They had the opportunity to engage with leading figures in the field, including Dr. Alex Worden, a renowned marine microbiologist and the postdoctoral supervisor of Charmaine. The duo also connected with Charmaine’s collaborators, Dr. Gwenael Piganeau, an expert in evolutionary genomics, and Dr. Sheree Yau, a specialist in marine viral ecology.</p> 620 621 622 623<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="741" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-1024x741.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-470" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-768x556.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-1536x1112.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1-1200x869.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/809ba9ce-ab10-4b3a-b910-15fe1c357d1d-2-1.jpg 1848w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 624 625 626 627<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 628 629 630 631<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>18-20 Sep 2024</strong>: <strong>The 14th Asian Symposium of Microbial Ecology</strong>, <strong>Taipei</strong></p> 632 633 634 635<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 14th Asian Symposium of Microbial Ecology (ASME) convened from September 18-20, 2024, at the prestigious Environmental Research Building of National Taiwan University in Taipei. This event brought together leading researchers and experts in the field of microbial ecology from across Asia and beyond. One of the standout sessions of the symposium was the Eukaryotic Microbiome session, which featured cutting-edge research on eukaryotic microbes and their ecological roles. Charmaine shared her groundbreaking work on niche partitioning in the cosmopolitan eukaryotic picophytoplankton genus <em>Bathycoccus</em>
635.</p> 636 637 638 639<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 640<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="442" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-442" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1093-2-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 641 642 643 644<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="785" height="1024" data-id="441" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-785x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-441" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-785x1024.jpg 785w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-230x300.jpg 230w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-768x1002.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-1177x1536.jpg 1177w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2-1200x1566.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1099-2.jpg 1398w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 785px) 85vw, 785px" /></figure> 645</figure> 646 647 648 649<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"></figure> 650 651 652 653<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 654 655 656 657<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>9 Sep 2024: New Study Reveals Microbial Dynamics in Coastal South China Sea</strong></p> 658 659 660 661<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’re proud to announce that Wenqian Xu from our research group has published a paper in Science of the Total Environment. The study, “Revealing the intricate temporal dynamics and adaptive responses of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes in the coastal South China Sea,” offers new insights into marine microbial communities.</p> 662 663 664 665<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian’s two-year study combined metagenomics and metatranscriptomics to explore how microbial communities adapt to environmental changes. The research uncovered seasonal shifts in microbial composition and analyzed 37 phytoplankton metagenome-assembled genomes.</p> 666 667 668 669<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to Wenqian and the team on this significant contribution to marine microbiology!</p> 670 671 672 673<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 674 675 676 677<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-421" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1200x675.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 678 679 680 681<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>2 Sep 2024: Prasinovirus diversity in the South China Sea</strong></p> 682 683 684 685<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A collaborative study between researchers from Yung lab and the GENOPHY group at the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls has been accepted for publication in ISME Communications. The paper, titled “Unveiling Prasinovirus diversity and host specificity through targeted enrichment in the South China Sea,” sheds new light on the complex relationships between prasinoviruses and their algal hosts in marine ecosystems (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycae109">https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycae109</a>).</p> 686 687 688 689<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Using an innovative virus enrichment and sequencing method, our team successfully assembled 80 prasinovirus genomes from samples collected in the South China Sea. This research provides the first direct estimation of genome similarity correlating to host range with 94% accuracy.</p> 690 691 692 693<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Some key findings include:</p> 694 695 696 697<ol class="wp-block-list"> 698<li>Unexpected host-switching across diverse algal lineages</li> 699 700 701 702<li>Detection of horizontal gene transfer between viruses and hosts</li> 703 704 705 706<li>Evidence of ongoing coevolutionary dynamics through diversifying selection on viral proteins</li> 707</ol> 708 709 710 711<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This work not only expands our understanding of prasinovirus genomic diversity but also highlights the intricate evolutionary mechanisms shaping virus-host interactions in marine environments.</p> 712 713 714 715<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to all the authors on this significant contribution to the field of marine microbial ecology!</p> 716 717 718 719<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="395" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.png" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Screenshot-2024-09-02-at-5.37.51PM-1024x395.png" class="wp-image-408" style="width:630px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-300x116.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-768x296.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 720 721 722 723<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 724 725 726 727<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>26 Aug 2024: Congratulations, Ruixian!</strong></p> 728 729 730 731<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are delighted to announce that Ruixian has successfully defended her MPhil thesis titled ‘Unveiling Virus-Host Interactions in the Dynamic Marine Ecosystem of the Pearl River Estuary.’ Her research involved a comprehensive metagenomic analysis of samples, examining prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. Ruixian also made significant str
731ides in predicting virus-host interactions based on genetic data. We eagerly anticipate the publication of her findings in a peer-reviewed journal. Ruixian’s academic journey doesn’t end here – she will be continuing her studies as a PhD student in the Yung Lab. We have every confidence in her ability to make further valuable contributions to the field of marine microbiology.</p> 732 733 734 735<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations, Ruixian, on this impressive achievement. We look forward to witnessing your continued growth and success in your doctoral studies!</p> 736 737 738 739<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="773" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-1024x773.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-402" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-1024x773.jpeg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-300x226.jpeg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-768x580.jpeg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-1536x1159.jpeg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00-1200x906.jpeg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-26-at-21.45.00.jpeg 1675w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 740 741 742 743<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 744 745 746 747<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>14 Aug 2024: New Study Reveals Hidden Diversity in Marine Picophytoplankton</strong></p> 748 749 750 751<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’re excited to announce that our manuscript “Hidden genomic diversity drives niche partitioning in a cosmopolitan eukaryotic picophytoplankton” has been published in The ISME Journal (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/ismejo/wrae163" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1093/ismejo/wrae163</a>). Xu et al recovered and analyzed 37 genomes from the picophytoplankton genus <em>Bathycoccus</em>, revealing four distinct evolutionary clades with well-differentiated ecological niches and biogeographic distributions shaped by environmental factors. The study uncovered clade-specific genomic traits contributing to niche adaptation, highlighted temperature as a major driver of genome diversification, and identified potential cold-adaptation mechanisms in polar-adapted clades, providing insights into the microdiversity and adaptive evolution of this crucial marine eukaryotic phytoplankton.</p> 752 753 754 755<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="378" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM-1024x378.png" alt="" class="wp-image-432" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM-1024x378.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM-300x111.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM-768x284.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM-1200x443.png 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-19-at-11.21.53â¯AM.png 1424w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 756 757 758 759<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 760 761 762 763<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>8 July 2024: Invited talk at NUS, Singapore</strong></p> 764 765 766 767<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine delivered an insightful presentation titled ‘Unraveling Virus-Phytoplankton Interactions Using Integrated Cultivation and Multi-omics Approaches’ at the School of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. The invitation came from Prof. Steve Pointing, Charmaine’s former MPhil advisor from her time at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).</p> 768 769 770 771<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The visit provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with Steve and meet his talented team members, Christaline and Thirumaran. Charmaine appreciated the chance to engage with these bright minds and explore their current research endeavors. Beyond the presentation, the visit facilitated discussions on potential collaborations with NUS scientists, opening doors for future joint research projects. </p> 772 773 774 775<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The day concluded with a delightful dinner hosted by Prof. Pointing. Charmaine expressed her gratitude for both the invitation and the delicious meal, which provided a fitting end to a productive and inspiring visit.</p> 776 777 778 779<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-08-at-18.54.21-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-352" style="width:333px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-08-at-18.54.21-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-08-at-18.54.21-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-08-at-18.54.21-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-08-at-18.54.21.jpeg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 780 781 782 783<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 784 785 786 787<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>27 June 2024: International Webinar Series for Young Scholars</strong></p> 788 789 790 791<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yangbing delivered a compelling presentation titled ‘Exploring the Genomic Landscape: Diversity and Niche Adaptation in a Cosmopolitan Eukaryotic Picophytoplankton’ at the prestigious webinar series ‘Cutting-edge Research on Marine Science and Engineering’
791. This talk was part of Series II, which focused on ‘Marine Biodiversity: Adaptation, Evolution and Conservation’. </p> 792 793 794 795<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="705" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-1024x705.png" alt="" class="wp-image-347" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-1024x705.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-300x207.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-768x529.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-1536x1058.png 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-2048x1410.png 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig2-1200x826.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 796 797 798 799<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 800 801 802 803<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>9-14 June 2024: GRC Marine Microbes 2024, Les Diablerets</strong></p> 804 805 806 807<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine attended the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Marine Microbes again in Les Diablerets, Switzerland. This year, she brought along four graduate students: Yangbing, Wenqian, Ruixian, and Shara. The conference emphasized the importance of cross-disciplinary approaches in understanding the relationships between genetic composition, microbial identity, and functionality. It also explored how to scale microbial processes to the global ocean level.</p> 808 809 810 811<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition to networking with numerous talented scientists, Charmaine had the opportunity to reunite with her PhD advisor, Dana Hunt from Duke University. As a memorable highlight of their trip, the Yung lab embarked on an excursion to Glacier 3000, a stunning alpine attraction in the nearby Bernese Alps.</p> 812 813 814 815<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="961" height="1024" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-961x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-397" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-961x1024.jpg 961w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-282x300.jpg 282w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-768x818.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-1442x1536.jpg 1442w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1-1200x1279.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Presentation1-1.jpg 1527w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 816 817 818 819<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 820 821 822 823<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>7 May 2024</strong>: <strong>Discovery of a novel Mamiellophycean green alga</strong></p> 824 825 826 827<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’re pleased to announce the publication of our study ‘Genomic characterisation and ecological distribution of <em>Mantoniella tinhauana</em>: a novel Mamiellophycean green alga from the Western Pacific’ in Frontiers in Microbiology (<a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1358574" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1358574</a>). In this research, Rey Redondo et al. isolated and characterized a new species of Mamiellophyceae, <em>Mantoniella tinhauana</em>, from subtropical coastal waters in the South China Sea. We sequenced and assembled its genome for the first time, uncovering significant differences from previously studied Mamiellophyceae species. Our global metagenomic analysis revealed that <em>M. tinhauana</em> exhibits a cosmopolitan distribution with low-level prevalence worldwide. This study underscores the importance of understanding the intricate relationship between Mamiellophyceae and their environment, which is crucial for accurately predicting their response to future environmental changes.</p> 828 829 830 831<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="575" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM-1024x575.png" alt="" class="wp-image-362" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM-1024x575.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM-300x168.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM-768x431.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM-1200x674.png 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.24.35â¯PM.png 1464w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 832 833 834 835<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 836 837 838 839<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30 April 2024: International Webinar Series for Young Scholars</strong></p> 840 841 842 843<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian delivered a presentation titled ‘Taxonomic, Functional, and Genomic Dynamics of Marine Microbes in Coastal Waters of the South China Sea’ at the International Webinar Series for Young Scholars: Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Blue Carbon Economy</p> 844 845 846 847<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-326" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Revised_Graphic_Abstract_12Aug24-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 848 849 850 851<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 852 853 854 855<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>22-24 Aug 2023: Confect Symposium: 2023 Marine Microbial Virus Ecology and Evolution</strong></p> 856 857 858 859<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yangbing recently participated in the Confect Symposium held in Bergen, Norway. This prestigious event brought together leading experts in marine virology from around the world. During the symposium, Yangbing presented a poster titled “Unraveling virus-phytoplankton interactions using integrated cultivation and multi-omics.” His presentation showcased our lab’s innovative approach to understanding the complex relationships between viruses and phytoplankton in marine ecosystems. The event provided an excellent opportunity for Yangbing to engage with fellow researchers and discuss cutting-edge developments in the field. He had the chance to meet in person with our collaborator, Sheree Yau, further strengthening this valuable research partnership.</p> 860 861 862 863<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-316" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-08-24-11.45.09-1-kopi-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 864 865 866 867<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 868 869 870 871<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>July 2023: Viruses of Microbes conference in Tbilisi, Georgia </strong></p> 872 873 874 875<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In July 2023, Elvira and Charmaine attended the Viruses of Microbes (VoM) conference in Tbilisi, Georgia. This international event brought together researchers specializing in microbial virology. Elvira presented her research through a poster presentation, while Charmaine delivered an oral presentation in the main conference hall. Her talk highlighted our team’s cutting-edge work on green algal viruses and contributed to the broader scientific discourse. Both presentations were well-received. During their stay, the team also had the opportunity to briefly explore Tbilisi, gaining some insight into Georgia’s geography and culture.</p> 876 877 878 879<div class="wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-549e1f2d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid"> 880<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 881<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="308" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-308" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-05-16-47-11-2.jpg 2016w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 882</figure> 883 884 885 886<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-06-19-37-31.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-309" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-06-19-37-31.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-06-19-37-31-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2023-07-06-19-37-31-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 887</div> 888 889 890 891<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 892<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-id="307" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_VoM2023_v1_wCharmaine_FixedPoster-16.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-307"/></figure> 893 894 895 896<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-id="303" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_0670-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-303"/></figure> 897</figure> 898 899 900 901<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 902 903 904 905<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>25Nov 2022: Collaborative Diving Expeditions for Coral and Fish eDNA Research</strong></p> 906 907 908 909<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our team has initiated an exciting collaboration with Dr. Alex Wyatt’s research group to conduct comprehensive environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and visual surveys in Hong Kong’s coastal waters. This joint effort aims to map and analyze the distribution patterns of coral communities and fish populations in local marine ecosystems.</p> 910 911 912 913<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The project combines eDNA techniques with traditional visual survey methods, providing a multi-faceted approach to marine biodiversity assessment. These diving expeditions are meticulously planned to ensure thorough coverage of Hong Kong’s diverse marine habitats.</p> 914 915 916 917<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian, a key member of our team, has taken on the crucial role of fieldwork coordinator. Her responsibilities include organizing dive schedules, liaising with various divers and researchers, and ensuring smooth execution of the sampling protocols. This coordination is vital for maintaining consistency across multiple dive sites and maximizing the efficiency of our data collection efforts.</p> 918 919 920 921<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This collaborative research promises to yield valuable insights into Hong Kong’s marine biodiversity, potentially informing future conservation strategies and contributing to our understanding of local coral and fish ecosystems in the face of environmental changes</p> 922 923 924 925<div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> 926<div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> 927<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 928<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="767" height="1024" data-id="382" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36-767x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-382" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36-767x1024.jpg 767w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36-768x1025.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHOTO-2022-11-25-18-33-36.jpg 1199w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 767px) 85vw, 767px" /></figure> 929</figure> 930</div> 931 932 933 934<div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> 935<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.charmaineyung.com/649ed910-f7bc-4f03-8997-98c1386bb35b" alt=""/></figure> 936</div> 937</div> 938 939 940 941<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 942 943 944 945<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Jun-Aug 2022:</strong> <strong>Meeting the GENOPHY group</strong></p> 946 947 948 949<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine recently visited the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer, meeting her collaborator Gwenael in person for the first time since their partnership began in 2020. This collaboration, supported by the Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), focuses on prasinovirus diversity.</p> 950 951 952 953<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During her visit, Charmaine engaged in productive discussions with Gwenael, Sheree, and Julie about their joint project. Unexpectedly, Charmaine’s brief visit turned into an extended summer stay in France, allowing for deeper research collaboration and cultural exploration.</p> 954 955 956 957<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine expressed gratitude for her colleagues’
957 hospitality, which made this unplanned extension both possible and enriching. This experience highlights the value of in-person interactions in fostering scientific partnerships and the unexpected opportunities that can arise from international collaborations.</p> 958 959 960 961<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="275" height="210" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-275"/></figure> 962 963 964 965<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 966 967 968 969<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>29th May 2022:</strong> <strong>GRC Marine</strong> <strong>Microbes</strong> 2022</p> 970 971 972 973<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine recently attended the GRC Marine Microbes conference at the Les Diablerets Conference Center in Switzerland. Hosted by Corina Brussaard, the event brought together experts to explore the vital roles of microorganisms in various marine ecosystems from a cross-disciplinary perspective. During the conference, Charmaine took on an active role. She hosted the Power Hour Session, providing a platform for scientists to discuss career development and current issues in the field. Additionally, Charmaine paired up with Jed Fuhrman from USC to lead a discussion session titled “A Changing Ocean: Challenges to Overcome for Microbial Functional Success.</p> 974 975 976 977<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="724" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0919efae-107b-4d19-8d22-bc98442786a0-1024x724.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-261" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0919efae-107b-4d19-8d22-bc98442786a0-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0919efae-107b-4d19-8d22-bc98442786a0-300x212.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0919efae-107b-4d19-8d22-bc98442786a0-768x543.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0919efae-107b-4d19-8d22-bc98442786a0-1200x848.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 978 979 980 981<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 982 983 984 985<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>10 Feb 2022: Comprehensive Review on Mamiellophyceae Diversity and Evolution Published</strong></p> 986 987 988 989<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A collaborative effort between the YUNG group and the GENOPHY group has resulted in a comprehensive review titled “Diversity and Evolution of Mamiellophyceae: Early-Diverging Phytoplanktonic Green Algae Containing Many Cosmopolitan Species,” published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. This in-depth review synthesizes current knowledge on the diversity, ecology, and evolution of Mamiellophyceae and their associated large double-stranded DNA prasinoviruses. The authors integrate insights from cutting-edge genomic and metagenomic analyses, including data from 26 metabarcoding environmental studies and major oceanic expeditions such as the Global Ocean Sampling (GOS) and Tara Oceans. This review offers a state-of-the-art understanding of these important marine microorganisms, highlighting their global distribution and ecological significance. For those interested in marine microbial ecology, phytoplankton diversity, or algal virology, this article serves as an essential resource. The full review can be accessed at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020240" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020240</a>.</p> 990 991 992 993<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="500" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM-1024x500.png" alt="" class="wp-image-370" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM-1024x500.png 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM-300x146.png 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM-768x375.png 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM-1200x585.png 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-16-at-9.36.25â¯PM.png 1480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 994 995 996 997<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 998 999 1000 1001<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1<strong>0th Jul 2021:</strong> <strong>Canary Islands</strong></p> 1002 1003 1004 1005<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elvira returned to her hometown to deliver a presentation at the VIII International Symposium on Marine Sciences in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain!</p> 1006 1007 1008 1009<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="653" height="1024" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_ISMS2022-653x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-255" style="object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:700px" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_ISMS2022-653x1024.jpg 653w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_ISMS2022-191x300.jpg 191w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_ISMS2022-768x1205.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elvira_ISMS2022-1200x1882.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 653px) 85vw, 653px" /></figure> 1010 1011 1012 1013<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1014 1015 1016 1017<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Jun 2021: Ocean Adventure: Microbe Hunters Set Sail!</strong></p> 1018 1019 1020 1021<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From June 28th to July 10th, 2021, a team of 24 scientists embarked on an important research cruise to the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. The expedition was fully supported by the Hong Kong Branch (HKB) of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou). </p> 1022 1023 1024 1025<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The research team, comprising experts from the HKB’s area 1 and the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, conducted extensive studies during their two-week journey. Among the dedicated researchers were Yangbing and Wenqian, who focu
1025sed on an intriguing aspect of marine microbiology.</p> 1026 1027 1028 1029<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yangbing and Wenqian’s project involved studying the diel cycle of microbial and viral communities across a range of water types, from estuarine to oceanic. This required tireless effort as they filtered numerous water samples throughout the cruise.</p> 1030 1031 1032 1033<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="644" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG988-1024x644.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-259" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG988-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG988-300x189.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG988-768x483.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG988-1200x754.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1034 1035 1036 1037<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1038 1039 1040 1041<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>20-22 Jan 2021: Intensive Diel Sampling Reveals Temporal Dynamics of Coastal Marine Microbes</strong></p> 1042 1043 1044 1045<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our research team conducted a 48-hour sampling campaign to investigate the temporal dynamics of coastal marine microbial communities. The study involved collecting water samples at six-hour intervals, providing a high-resolution snapshot of microbial activity over two full day-night cycles. This sampling protocol was designed to capture the diel variations in marine prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses.</p> 1046 1047 1048 1049<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Water samples were carefully filtered to isolate different microbial components, allowing for comprehensive analysis of the diverse marine microbial ecosystem. Concurrent with biological sampling, we recorded crucial physico-chemical parameters to contextualize the microbial data within the changing environmental conditions.</p> 1050 1051 1052 1053<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This intensive effort aims to shed light on the short-term fluctuations in microbial populations and their potential drivers in coastal marine environments. The resulting dataset promises to offer valuable insights into the complex interplay between marine microbes and their dynamic coastal habitat over diurnal cycles.</p> 1054 1055 1056 1057<div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> 1058<div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> 1059<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 1060<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="375" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG983-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-375" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG983-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG983-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG983-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG983-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1061</figure> 1062</div> 1063 1064 1065 1066<div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> 1067<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-376" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WechatIMG984.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1068</div> 1069</div> 1070 1071 1072 1073<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1074 1075 1076 1077<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>18th Sep 2019: Research cruise in Northeast Pacific</strong></p> 1078 1079 1080 1081<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine returned to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Insitute (MBARI) to join the Worden lab’s DVM 2019 research cruise. She performed diel sampling to explore the diversity and temporal dynamics of viral assemblages in relationship to their hosts in the mesotrophic ocean. She also helped other scientists on board, i.e. collecting DOC and click-iT samples for Dr. Kristin Bergauer (GEOMAR) and dissecting deep-sea invertebrates with UCSC PhD student Charlotte Eckmann. </p> 1082 1083 1084 1085<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> 1086<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="764" height="1024" data-id="178" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o-764x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-178" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o-764x1024.jpg 764w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o-224x300.jpg 224w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o-768x1029.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o-1200x1609.jpg 1200w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69756220_746723775754415_8433712410807762944_o.jpg 1504w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 764px) 85vw, 764px" /></figure> 1087 1088 1089 1090<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="177" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9559-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-177" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9559-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9559-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9559-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9559-1200x900.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1091 1092 1093 1094<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="175" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9637-e1569121681214-768x1024.jpg" alt="Charmaine on WF" class="wp-image-175" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9637-e1569121681214-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9637-e1569121681214-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9637-e1569121681214-1200x1600.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px" /></figure> 1095 1096 1097 1098<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="960" data-id="174" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69716842_744876255939167_5239411298512404480_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-174" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69716842_744876255939167_5239411298512404480_n.jpg 640w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69716842_744876255939167_5239411298512404480_n-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px" /></figure> 1099</figure> 1100 1101 1102 1103<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> 1104 1105 1106 1107<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1108 1109 1110 1111<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>22nd Aug 2019: Funded postgraduate opportunities in microbial ecology and oceanography</strong></p> 1112 1113 1114 1115<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ongoing opportunities are available for Ph.D. students wishing to study the microbial ecology and oceanography, focusing on efforts to understand microbial diversity, microbial interactions, and viral impact on picophytoplankton. Successful c
1115andidates will pursue a Masterâs (M.Phil.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the department of Ocean Science at HKUST with Dr. Charmaine C.M. Yung. <br><br> Some potential topics to develop are:<br> – Temporal dynamics of picophytoplankton in Hong Kong waters<br> – Exploring the temporal dynamics of viruses and their potential hosts including bacteria and single-cell eukaryotes in the ocean<br> – Identifying green algae-virus pairs, establish model systems to study the interaction between the underlying mechanism of the infection as well as the top-down and bottom-up effect on green algae populations.<br> – Investigating the Vibrio population structure in different sources, including waters and oysters.<br><br> Requirements:<br> Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:<br> – Minimum: A bachelorâs degree in Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or equivalent<br> – Strong interest in marine microbial ecology<br> – Very good written and oral communication skills in English<br> – Experience in basic microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics is preferred, especially DNA/RNA extraction techniques, PCR, and working with UNIX, R and/or Python is preferred.<br> – The ability to participate in marine fieldwork that may sometimes be physically demanding<br> – Field experience working in marine environments is also an asset<br> – Fulfill the HKUST admission requirements (https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/admissions/admission-requirements)<br><br> Interested applicants should e-mail to [email protected] including:<br> 1. A cover letter describing your motivation, skills, and experience for this position<br> 2. CV<br> 3. University transcript (unofficial is fine)<br><br> Application deadline: Open until filled<br> Start date: 2020 Spring</p> 1116 1117 1118 1119<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1120 1121 1122 1123<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>20th July 2019: GRC Marine Molecular Ecology</strong></p> 1124 1125 1126 1127<figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="861" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-1024x861.jpg" alt="GRC MME 2019 group photo" class="wp-image-165" style="width:572px;height:480px" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-1024x861.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-300x252.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-768x645.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-1200x1008.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1128 1129 1130 1131<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine attended the GRC Marine Molecular Ecology (MME) hosted by our own faculty Prof. Qinglu Zeng and Madeleine van Oppen from Australia. The conference covered a wide range of topics including marine viruses, microbial interactions, eDNA, and coral reefs. Charmaine was elected to be the vice-chair of the next conference held in 2021. Stay tuned for the GRC MME 2021!</p> 1132 1133 1134 1135<hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> 1136 1137 1138 1139<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>2nd July 2019: Moving back to hometown</strong></p> 1140 1141 1142 1143<figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-122" style="width:258px;height:258px" srcset="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_9304-1200x1200.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> 1144 1145 1146 1147<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Charmaine Yung officially joins the faculty of the new Department of Ocean Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today. 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