8-13 Jun 2025 13th International Phycolocial Congress at Bohol, Philippines
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.
