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!
