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.
