Conference Abstracts

  1. Chandramouli K, Zhang Y, Wang YH, Mok F, Qian PY.  Comparative analysis of proteme maps: a new insight into lolecules associated with larval development and metamorphosis in marine invertebrates.  12th international confress on amino acids, peptides, and proteins. August 1-5, 2011, Beijing China.
  2. Xu Y, Zhang YF, Qian PY.  A potent non-toxic antifouling butenolide and its potential mode of action.  Trends in natural products research, Pytochemical Society of Europe, June 12-15, 2011, Crete Island Greece. 
  3. Wong Y, Yang JK, Lee OO, Al-Suwailem A, Qian PY. Bacterial lineage-specific genome expansion is coupled with highly frequent gene disruptions in the sediments in a deep-sea brine pool.  The 4th Congress of European Microbiologists FEMS2011, 26-30 June 2011, Geneva, Switzerland.
  4. Lee OO, Chung HC, Yang JK, Wang Y, Dash S, Qian PY.  Microbial community and chemical profiles of natural biofilms dictate larval settlement preference of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite.  The 4th Congress of European Microbiologists FEMS2011, 26-30 June 2011,   Geneva, Switzerland.
  5. Lee OO, Yang JK, Wang Y, Batang Z, Al-Suwailem A, Qian PY.  Pyrosequencing reveals spatial and species variations in microbial communities associated with corals from the Red Sea.  The 4th Congress of European Microbiologists FEMS2011, 26-30 June 2011,   Geneva, Switzerland.
  6. Lee OO, Arellano SM, Lafi FF, Young CM, Qian PY. Microbial community of the deep-sea sponge Ectyomyxilla methanophila from the cold seeps of the Gulf of Mexico.  The 1st  International Symposium on Sponge Microbiology, March 21th-22th, 2011, University of Wuerzburg, Germany.
  7. Zhang YF, PY Qian, Pharmacologgy study of butennolide as an antifouling compounds.  The 15th International Conference of Marine Biotechnology, Oct. 9-13, 2010. Qingdao, China. – Best Paper Award.
  8. Dash S, Chandramouli KH, Zhang Y, Sun J, Qiu JW,  Qian PY. Characterizing the dynamic nature of biofilm formation, metabolome and proteome of Vibrio harveyi M4 isolated from marine biofilms in response to a bioactive poly-ether from a sponge-associated bacterium. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
  9. Chen ZF, Matsumura K, Wang H, Qian PY. Transcriptome profiling and gene characterization in the settlement of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  10.  Zhang Y, Xu Y, Arellano SM, Xiao K, Zhang YF, Qian PY.  Multiplexed proteomic approach to investigate the effects of the anti-fouling agent butenolide on the development of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  11. Wong YH, Zhang HM, Wang H, Chen ZF, Arellano SM, Qian PY.  Quantitative proteomics identify molecular targets that are crucial in metamorphosis of the marine bryozoan Bugula neritina. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
  12. Wang H, Chen ZF, Qian PY.  Molecular analysis of settlement of the marine fouling polychaete Hydorides elegans.  2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
  13. Chung HC,  Lee OO, HuangYL, Mok SY, Kolter R,  Qian PY.  Bacterial community succession and chemical profiles of subtidal biofilms in relation to larval settlement of the polychaete Hydroides elegans. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  14. Lee OO, Chung HC, Yang JK, Wang Y, Wang H, Qian PY.  Highly diverse microbial communities in natural marine biofilms and the relationship with larval settlement of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
  15. Chandramouli K, Wong YH, Zhang Y, Qian PY.  Changes in the proteome and phosphoproteome expression in the bryozoan Bugula neritina larvae in response to the antifouling agent butenolide. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  16. Chung HC, Lee OO, Dash S, Qian PY.  Effect of tidal height on chemical profile of biofilms and subsequent larval settlement pattern of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  17. Chandramouli K, Arellano SM, Zhang Y, Wong YH, Mok SY, Soo L, Qian PY. Developing 2-DE proteome and phosphoproteome maps: a new insight into the molecular mechanism of larval settlement and metamorphosis. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  18. Lam C, Neumann R, Shin PKS, Au DWT, Qian PY, Wu RSS.  Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) alter larval settlement of marine benthic polychaetes. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  19. Lam C, Neumann R, Chan AKY, Shin PKS, Qian PY, Wu RSS.  Hypoxia alters larval settlement of marine benthic polychaetes. 2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong.
  20. Chiu JMY, Thiyagarajan V, Ang PO, Li SKS, Fu XX, Muthukumar T, Wu RSS, Qian PY.  Effects of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on Darwinian fitness traits of marine invertebrates.  2011 AoE Symposium, January 6th-7th, 2011, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
  21. Wang H, Zhang Y, Wong YH, Voolstra C, Ravasi T, Bajic V, Qian, PY.  Using next generation sequencing technology to study the metamorphosis of marine invertebrates. The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand. – Best Paper Award.
  22. Zhang Y, Xu Y, Qian PY.  Comparative proteome and phosphoproteome analyses during cyprid development of the barnacle Balanus (=Amphibalanus amphitrite).  The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.
  23. Chen ZF, Wang H, Qian PY.  Cloning and characterization of calmodulin gene (CaM) in the polychaete Hydroides elegans during larval metamorphosis.  The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.
  24. Chen ZF, Wang H, Qian PY.  Cloning and characterization of calmodulin gene (CaM) in the polychaete Hydroides elegans during larval metamorphosis.  The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.
  25. Chandramouli KH, Arellano SM, Zhang Y, Wong YH, Mok SY, Soo L, Nogata Y, Qian PY.  Developing comparative proteomics-based approaches to understand settlement and metamorphosis of marine invertebrates.  The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.
  26. Arellano SM, Wang H, Chandramouli KH, Qian PY.  Proteome and transcriptome changes associated with competency and metamorphosis of the marine gastropod Crepidula onyx.  The 9th Larval Biology Conference, August 23-28, 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.
  27. Wang Y, Yang JK, Lee OO, Lau S, Wong T, Qian PY, Brine-filled Atlantis II deep in the Red Sea: A new hydrothermal ecosystem induces genetic isolation among bacterial inhibitants under compositional shifts.   Annual Meeting of Americal Sociation of Microbiology, May 23-28, 2010, San Diego, USA.
  28. Xu Y, Zhang Y, Zhang YF, Schulz, S, Qian PY, Antifouling compounds from deep-sea Streptomyces and their potential mode of action.  Gordon Research Cenference on Marine Natural Products, Feb. 28 – March 5, 2010, Ventura Beach, California, USA.
  29. Dash S, Qian PY, Bioactivity of sponge associated marine bacteria and their metabolite profiling.  The 3rd Congress of European Microbiologists, June 28 – July 2, 2009, Gothenburg, Sweden.
  30. Mok F, Thiyagarajan V, Qian PY. Proteomic analysis of larvae during metamorphosis in the spionid polychaete Pseudopolydora vesillosa. 11th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, 3-8 August, 2009. Vienna, Austra.
  31. Zhang Y, Thiyagarajan V, Qian PY. 2D gel based multiplexed proteomics analysis of differentially regulated protein during larval development and settlement in the polychaete Hydroides elegans. 11th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, 3-8 August, 2009. Vienna, Austra.
  32. Wong TYH, Chandramouli KH, Qian PY. A study on metamorphosis of a marine invertebrate, the bryozoan Bugula neritina, by 2DE based proteomics approach. 11th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, 3-8 August, 2009. Vienna, Austra.
  33. Zhang Y, Xu Y, Thiyagarajan V, Qian PY. 2D gel based multiplexed proteomics approach to understand antifoulants effects on the fouling barnacle cyprids (Balanus Amphitrite). 11th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, 3-8 August, 2009. Vienna, Austra.
  34. Qian PY, Thiyagarajan V, Wu RSS, Shin PKS. Larval settlement in vicinity of Victoira Harbor: What we have learned so far and where we are going? AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  35. Thiyagarjan V, Wong Tim, Zhang Y, Qian PY. Identificaiton and quantification of changes in the phosphorylation state of larval proteomes in reponse to settlement inductive/inhibitory cues. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  36. Boo WY, Lee OO, Chung HC, Qian PY. Pollutants affects the biofilm inductiveness to the larval settlement of the serpulid polychaete Hydroides elegans. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  37. Mok SY, Thiyagarajan V, Qian PY, proteomic analysis of larvae during development and metamorphosis in one of the sediment pollution indicator worm, Pseudopolydora vesillosa. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  38. Tang CWY, Zhao, L, Ship PKS, Qian PY, Zhang G, Li XD, The assessment of contaminated marine sediment in Victoria Harbor. AoE annual symposium, January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  39. Hung OS, Lee OO, Thiyagarajan V, He HP, Xu Y, Chung HC, Qiu JW, Wu RSS, Qian PY. Characterization of cues from natural multi-species biofilms that induce larval attachment of the polychaete Hydroides elegans. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  40. Chung HC, Lau SCK, Lee OO, Qian PY. Biofilm chemical profile affects settlement pattern of barnacle cyprid. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong.
  41. Zhang R, Thiyagarajan V, Qian PY. Evaluation of terminal-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis in constrasting marine environment. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  42. Tsoi MY, Thiyagarajan V, Zhang W, Wong MH, Qian PY, Temporal variation of surface sediment bacterial community to environmental pollution gradient in coastal areas. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  43. Zhang W, Thiyagarajan V, Wong MH, Qian PY. Spatial-temporal variation of sulfate-reduing bacteria in surface sediments of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong. AoE annual symposium, 5-6 January 2009, City U, Hong Kong
  44. Xu Y, Xiang XiaoX, Fusetani N, Qian PY. Antifouling compounds from Streptomyces isolated from deep-sea sediments. The 14th International Symposium on Marine Biofouling and Corrosion, July 26-August 31, 2008, Kobe, Japan.
  45. Zhou XJ, Zhang Z, Xu Y, Jin CL, He HP, Hao XJ, Qian PY. Flavone and isoflavone derivatives of terrestrial plants as larval settlement inhibitor of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. The 14th International Symposium on Marine Biofouling and Corrosion, July 26-August 31, 2008, Kobe, Japan.
  46. Wang H & Qian, PY, A molecular analysis of Hydroides elegans metamorphosis. The 8th Larval Biology Meeting, , July 6-11, 2008, Lisbon, Portugel
  47. Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY, Proteome analysis of larvae during development, attachment and metamorphosis in the fouling barnacle, Balanus amphitrite, Gorden Research Conference on Marine Natural Products, Feb. 24-29, Ventura, California, USA
  48. Xu Ying & Qian PY, An antifouling branched-chain fatty acid and its potential mechanisms in Hydroides elegans, Gorden Research Conference on Marine Natural Products, Feb. 24-29, 2008,Ventura, California, USA
  49. Tsoi MY Thiyagarajan V, Zhang W, Wong MH, Qian PY. Response of surface sediment bacterial community to environmental pollution gradient in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, AoE Annual symposium, January 2008. City U, Hong Kong.
  50. Xu Y, Li HL, Li XC, Xiao X, Qian PY, An antiouling branched-chain fatty acid and its poetntial mechanism in Hydroides elegans, The 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Chemical Ecology, Sept. 10-14, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan
  1. Qian PY, Mechanism of barnacle larval settlement and metamorphosis: differential gene and protein expression in response to natural settlement cues, Benthic Ecology Meeting, 24-27 March, 2007, Atlanta, USA.
  2. Yang LH, Qian PY, Effect of culture conditions on antifouling compound productions of marine microbes associated with sponges. 12th International Symposium on Marine Natural Products, Feb. 4-9, 2007, Queenstown, New Zealand.
  3. Dobretsov, S, Dahms HU, Wahl M & Qian PY, The effect of quorum sensing blockers on marine microbial communities and larval settlement. International Conference on Recent Advances in Marine Antifouling Technology, Nov. 6-8, 2006, Chennai, India
  4. Thiyagarajan V, Hung OS & Qian PY, The interaction between biofilm and larval attachment in barnacles: causes, consequences and implications. International Conference on Recent Advances in Marine Antifouling Technology, Nov. 6-8, 2006, Chennai, India
  5. Mok SY, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Larval settlement pattern of Spionid Pseudopolydora vexillosa (Polychaeta: Spionidae): potential indicator of organic pollution in subtropical coastal waters. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25,2006, Hong Kong.
  6. Chiu MY, Ng YT, Wang WX, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Latent effects of larval feeding history on filtration rate, carbon assimilation and growth of juvenile gastropod Crepidula onyx. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, 2006, Hong Kong.
  7. HungSH, ThiyagarajanV, ZhangR, Wu R & Qian P-Y,Do biofilms drive barnacle larvae to their final destination? International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, Hong Kong.
  8. Thiyagarajan V, Soo L, Shin PKS & QianP-Y. The importance of surface sediment organic matter quality for colonization of an opportunistic polychaete (Capitella sp. I) in Hong Kong waters. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, 2006, Hong Kong.
  9. Zhang R, Weinbauer MG & QianP-Y. Viruses and flagellates sustain richness and reduce biomass accumulation of bacterioplankton in coastal marine waters. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, 2006, Hong Kong.
  10. Zhang W & QianP-Y. Comparison of unexpected bacterial diversity in surface sediments in Hong Kong by 16s ribosomal DNA derived clone libraries. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, 2006, Hong Kong.
  11. Zhang W & QianP-Y. Phylogenetic diversity and community structure variation of sulfate-reducing bacteria in the sediment of the Victoria Harbour. International Conference on Contrasting Marine Ecosystems, Oct. 22-25, 2006, Hong Kong.
  12. Lee YC, Jin T, Chen GH & Qian PY. Investigation of suspended and attached biomass for estradiol degradation in membrane bioreactor. The 6th Biofilm systems. Amsterdam Rai, 24-27 Sept. 2006, the Netherland.
  13. Weinbauer, MG, Agis, M, Lee, OO, Maier, C, Qian P-Y. Do octocorals have specific bacterial and archaeal phylotypes? The 5th International Symbiosis Symposium, 19-25 August 2006 in Vienna, Austria
  14. Weinbauer, M.G, Agis, M, Lee, OO, Maier, C, Qian P-Y. Bacterial and archaeal phylotypes of octocorals from tropical, temperate and deep coral bioherms. International Symposium of Reef Studies 2006
  15. Yang LH, Li XC & Qian PY. An antifouling compound produced by the sponge Acanthella cavernosa and a ponge-surface associated fungus Fusarium sp. The 7th Larval Biology Symposium, 27 Aug. 1 Sept. 2006, Coos Bay, Oregon, USA.
  16. Hung YL, Dobretsov S & Qian PY. The potential role of bacterial quorum sensing signal from marine biofilm in inducing larval metamorphosis of Hydroides elegans. The 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 20-25 Aug. 2006, Vienna, Austria.
  17. Hung YL, Dobretsov S & Qian PY. Biofilm formation of the marine bacterium Psudoalteromonas spongiae determines its inductiveness to larval settlement of the polychaete Hydroides elegans. The 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 20-25 Aug. 2006, Vienna, Austria.
  18. Zhang W & Qian PY. Phylogenetic diversity and community structure variation of sulfate-reducing bacteria in the sediment of the Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong). The 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 20-25 Aug. 2006, Vienna, Austria.
  19. Thiyagarajan V, L Soo & Qian PY. Spatio-temporal vaiation in sediment biochemical properties dictates larval habitat selection and determine the juvenile growth of Capitella sp. I. Benthic Ecology Meeting, March 8-12, 2006, Quebec City, Canada.
  20. Lee OO, Pawlik J & Qian PY. Surface bacterial community and antifouling activities of two congeneric sponge Mycale spp. from Hong Kong and the Bahamas. Benthic Ecology Meeting, March 8-12, 2006, Quebec City, Canada.
  21. Chiu JMY, Thiyagarajan V, Pechenik JA & Qian PY. Influence of bacterial and diatom community compositions of marine biofilms on the larval metamorphosis of the slipper limpet Crepidula onyx. Benthic Ecology Meeting, March 8-12, 2006, Quebec City, Canada.
  22. Mok FSY, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Growth and settlement of the trochophore larvae of Pseudopolydora sp. (Polychaeta: Spionidae). Benthic Ecology Meeting, March 8-12, 2006, Quebec City, Canada.
  23. Hung OS, Thiyagarajan V, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Metamorphic response of barnacle larvae to biofilms originated from contrasting environments in Hong Kong: results of a laboratory and field experiments. Benthic Ecology Meeting, March 8-12, 2006, Quebec City, Canada. Best Paper Award.
  24. Yang LH, Li XC & Qian PY. An antifouling compound produced by the sponge Acanthella cavernosa and a ponge-surface associated fungus Fusarium sp. Gorden Research Conference on Marine Nature Products, Feb. 26-March 3, 2006, Ventura Beach, California, USA.
  25. Xu Y, Li XC, Qiao X & Qian PY. A highly potent antifouling compound from a deep-sea bacterium. Gorden Research Conference on Marine Nature Products, Feb. 26-March 3, 2006, Ventura Beach, California, USA.
  26. Moseman SM & Qian PY. Diversity and activity of nitrogen fixers in a natural and restored S. foliosa marsh of Tijuana Estuary, CA. ASLO meeting on “Linking microbial diversity to ecosystem function. 22-25 February 2006, Hawaii, USA.
  27. Weinbauer M, M Agis, OO Lee, S Lau & P-Y Qian. 2005. Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea on octocorals – a pilot study. a poster presentation at 40th European Marine Biology Symposium, Aug 21 – 25, 2005, Vienna, Austria
  28. Agis M, OO Lee, C Maier, P-Y Qian & M Weinbauer 2005. Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea on corals and sponges in deep water coral banks. a poster presentation at 3rd Int. Conf. Int. Symp. Deep Sea Corals, Nov 29-Dec 4, 2005, Miami, USA
  29. Thiyagarajan V, L Soo, RSS Wu, PKS Shin & Qian PY. Influence of spatio-temporal variation in biochemical properties of soft sediments on the larval habitat selection and juvenile growth of Capitella sp. I. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005
  30. Thiyagarajan V, L Soo & Qian PY. Role of sediment organic matter composition in larval habitat selection by the polychaete Capitella sp. I. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005
  31. Soo L, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Larvae of Capitella sp. I do not prefer to settle on sediments from the western side of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong: Why? The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005
  32. Dahms HU, Harder T & Qian PY. Bacterial effects on a meiobenthic copepod: selective attraction and reproductive performance. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005
  33. Dahms HU, LI X, Zhang G & Qian PY. Resting stages of Tortanus forcipatus (Crustacea, calanoida) in sediments of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  34. Mok FSY, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Growth and settlement of the trochophore larvae of Pseudopolydora sp. (Polychaeta: Spionidae). The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  35. Zhang R, Lau SCK & Qian PY. Community structure of marine bacterioplankton in the vicinity of Victoria harbor, Hong Kong. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  36. Zhang R, Weinbauer MG & Qian PY. Interactive effects of viruses and flagellates on bacterial diversity and pproduction in Hong Kong waters. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  37. Hung OS, Thiyagarajan V, Gosselin LA, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Do effects of ultraviolet radiation on biofilms have indirect effects on larval attachment of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  38. Hung OS, Thiyagarajan V, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Effect of ultraviolet radiation on biofilms and consequently, on the larval attachment of Hydroides elegans. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  39. Hung OS, Thiyagarajan V, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Metamorphic response of barnacle larvae to biofilms originating from contrasting environments in Hong Kong: results of a laboratory and field experiments. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  40. Thiyagarajan V, Hung OS, Chiu JMY, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Interactive effects of larval energy reserve and spatial variability in habitat food availability on growth and survival of juvenile barnacles. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  41. Chiu JMY, Thiyagarajan V, Pechenik JA & Qian PY. Influence of bacterial and diatom community compositions of marine biofilms on the larval metamorphosis of the slipper limpet Crepidula onyx. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  42. Zhang W, Lau SCK, Song LS & Qian PY. Phylogenetic diversity of sulfate-reducing bacteria in surface sediments of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  43. Tsoi MMY, Zhang W, Zhang R, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Spatio-temporal variation of surface sediment bacterial community in the vicinity of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong. The 2nd Annual Symposium of Marine Environmental Research & Innovative Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2005.
  44. Weinbauer MG, Agis M, Lee OO, Lau SCK & Qian PY. Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea on ocotocorals. Europe Marine Biology Symposium, Vienna, Austria10-14, August, 2005.
  45. Hung OS, Thiyagarajan V, Wu RSS & Qian PY. Do effects of ultraviolet radiation on biofilms have indirect effects on larval attachment of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. The 13th International Crustacean Conference, July 15-21, 2005, Glassgo, UK. Best Paper Award.
  46. Zhang R, Chen F, Lau SCK & Qian PY. Phylogenetic diversity and spatial/temporal distribution of nitogenase (nifH) genes in the Chesapeake Bay. The 105th General meeting of American Society for Microbiology, June 5-9, 2005, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  47. Kwong TFN, Miao L, Vrijmoed LLP & Qian PY. Bioactive metabolites from marine biofilm fungi. The 9th International Macology Conference, Qingmai, Tailand, Oct. 9-17, 2004.
  48. Miao L, Kwong TFN & Qian PY. Effects of culture condition on bioactivity of a marine-dreived fungi. The 9th International Macology Conference, Qingmai, Tailand, Oct. 9-17, 2004.
  49. Xu Y, Xiao X & Qian PY. The effect of inoculation temperature on the production of anti-bacterial compounds in marine bacteria. The 6th Asian Pacific Marine Biotechnology Conference, December 28-November 1, 2004, Zhoushan, China.
  50. Chiu JMY, Triyagarajan V, Tsoi MMY & Qian PY. Qualitative and quantitative changes in marine biofilms as a function of temperature and salinity in summer and winter. International Conference: Biofilms 2004- Biofilm structure and activity, 24-26 Oct. 2004, Las Vegas, NV, USA
  1. Lau TC, Wu XA, Chua H, Qian PY & Wong PK, Effect of exopolysaccharides on the adsorption of metal ions by Pseudomonas sp. CU-1. International Conference: Biofilms 2004- Biofilm structure and activity, 24-26 Oct. 2004, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
  2. Thiyagarajan V, Lau SCK, Cheung SCK & Qian PY. Cypris habitat selection facilitated by microbial films influences the vertical distribution of subtidal barnacle Balanus trigonus. International Conference: Biofilms 2004- Biofilm structure and activity, 24-26 Oct. 2004, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
  3. Dahms HU & Qian PY. Multiple interactions at settling sites: larvae, meiofauna and biofilms TWIMCO – Twelfth International Meiofauna Conference, July 11-16, 2004, Ravenna (Italy), 14 July 2004.
  4. Wong Nga-Cheung, Qiu JW & Qian PY.Effects of algae on the toxicity of copper to polychaete larvae. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  5. Qiu JW, Thiyagarajan V, Cheung S & Qian PY. Toxicity of copper to Larval Barnacle Balanus amphitrite: a comparison of sensitivity in different life stages and endpoints. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  6. Thiyagarajan V, Harder T& Qian PY.Role of dietary lipids, larval culture conditions and cyprid energy reserves in attachment and metamorphosis of barnacles. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  7. Thiyagarajan V, Lau SCK, Cheung SCK & Qian PY. Cypris habitat selection facilitated by microbial films influences the vertical distribution of barnacles. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  8. Lau SCK, Thiyagarajan V, Cheung SCK & Qian PY. A laboratory investigation of the role of bacterial community structure in biofilms as an indicator of environmental conditions for the settling larvae of marine invertebrates. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  9. Jin T & Qian PY. The effect of amino acids on larval settlement and metamorphosis of the polychaete Hydroides elegans. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  10. Chiu MYJ, Thiyagarajan V & Qian PY. Environmental factors affect the composition of microbial films, subsequently influencing larval metamorphic behavior of the prosobranch gastropod Crepidula onyx. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  11. Hung OS & Qian PY. Exposure of marine microbial films to ultraviolet-B radiation: consequences on barnacle larval settlement. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  12. Dahms HU & Qian PY. Multiple interactions at settling sites: larvae, meiofauna and biofilms. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  13. Dahms HU, Qiu JW, & Qian PY.. Copper effects on a harpacticoid copepod: stage-specific short tests with Tigriopus japonicus. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  14. Dobretsov SV &Qian PY. The Effect of monospecies and multispecies biofilms on the attachment of the bryozoan Bugula neritina. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  15. Huang Yl & Qian PY. Bacterial Mmetabolites as larval settlement inducers of the polychaete Hydroides elegans. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  16. Li HL & Qian PY. Identification of genes involved in Hydroides elegans larval settlement and metamorphosis by differential display PCR. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  17. Miao, Li*; Kwong, Fuk-Ning Theresa; & Qian, Pei-Yuan. Effect of marine fungi on the larval settlement of the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong,
  18. Yang C, Li XC, & Qian PY. Anti-larval settlement compound from marine sponge Acanthella cavernosa. . The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  19. Dahm HU, Miao L & Qian PY. Bio-assays for marine antifouling substances. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong
  20. Lee OO & Qian PY. Potential control on larval settlement of Hydroides elegans by waterborne metabolites and surface-associated bacteria of the sponge Mycale adhaerens. . The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong.
  21. Dobretsov SV & Qian PY. Inhibition of larval settlement by polar, waterborne compounds from epibiotic bacteria. The 6th International Larval Biology Conference, June 21-25, 2004, Hong Kong
  22. Lau, SCK & Qian PY. 2004. A laboratory investigation of the role of bacterial community structure in biofilms as an indicator of environmental conditions for the settling larvae of marine invertebrates. ISME-10 Symposium, August 22-27, 2004, Cancun, Mexico.
  23. Dobretsov, S and PY Qian, 2004. Inhibition of larval settlement by waterborne compounds from marine bacteria. The 12th International Conference on Biofouling and Corrison, July July 22-27, Southampton, UK
  24. Thiyagarajan V, Lau SCK, Cheung SCK & Qian P-Y Microbial community development under various environmental conditions: its effect on the attachment behavior of larval marine invertebrates, Nov. 1-6, 2003, International Biofilm Conference, American Microbial Association, Victoria, BC, Canada.
  25. Qian P-Y,Thiyagarajan V., Lau SCK & Cheung SCK. Bacterial community profiles of marine biofilms and their attractiveness to larval settlement of an acorn barnacle Balanus amphitrite Darwin, Nov. 1-6, 2003, International Biofilm Conference, American Microbial Association, Victoria, BC, Canada
  26. Qian, P. Y.,Complex interaction among biofilms, chemical cues and larval settlement and metamorphosis of marine invertebrates, Larval Biology Conference, Virgo, Spain, Sept. 2002
  27. Cindy Lam and Qian, P. Y.,Role of marine diatoms in the induction of larval metamorphosis in the polychaete Hydroides elegans.Larval Biology Conference, Virgo, Spain, Sept. 2002
  28. Lee, O. O. & Qian P. Y. Inhibition of larval settlement in the polychaete Hydroides elegans by bacteria and waterborne metabolites from the red sponge Mycale adherens. Larval Biology Conference, Virgo, Spain, Sept. 2002.
  29. Tilmann Harder, Stanley C. K. Lau, Sergey Dobretsov, Tsz K. Fang, Pei-Yuan Qian, Chemical control of bacterial epibiosis in the soft coral Dendronephthya sp.: phylogenetic analysis of benthic bacterial isolates and their susceptibility to coral derived compounds. International Conference on Biofouling and Corrison, San Diego, USA, July 2002.
  30. Lee, O. O. & Qian P. Y. Chemical control of bacterial epibiosis in the red sponge Mylae adherence: phylogenetic analysis of benthic bacterial isolates and their susceptibility to sponge derived compounds. International Conference on Biofouling and Corrison, San Diego, USA, July 2002.
  31. Sergey Dobretsov, Harder T, Qian PY. Deterrence of larval metamorphosis by the green macroalga Ulva reticulata: the inhibitory effect of bacterial and algal metabolites. International Conference on Biofouling and Corrison, San Diego, USA, July 2002
  32. Yin, KD, J Kan, PY Qian & M Wu. Did nutrients cause the formation and disappearance of the red tide of Scrippsiella trochoidea in Port Shelter? American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) summer meeting 2002. Inter-disciplinary linkages in aquatic sciences and beyond, June 10-14, 2002, Victoria, BC, Canada
  33. Tilmann Harder, Stanley C. K. Lau, Sergey Dobretsov, Tsz K. Fang & Qian PY, Chemical control of bacterial epibiosis in the soft coral Dendronephthya sp.: The 7th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology, Bergen, Norway – 15-19 June 2002
  34. Qian, P. Y., 2001, Larval settlement and metamorphosis of Hydroides elegans in response to chemical cues: a model system for studying chemical ecology of Marine invertebrate larvae, The 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference On Chemical Ecology, August 7-11, 2001, Penang, Malaysia.
  35. Harder, T., S. Lau, P. Y. Qian, 2001, Induction of larval attachment and metamorphosis in Hydroides elegans by Marine bacterial metabolites. The 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference On Chemical Ecology, August 7-11, 2001, Penang, Malaysia.
  36. Qian, P. Y. 2001, Larval settlement induction of the Polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell) by marine biofilm, The 7th International Polychaete Conference, 1-6 July 2001, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  37. Qian, P. Y. 2000. Sustainable development and protection of marine resources in Chinese coastal zone, International forum on Marine Science and Technology and Economic Development 2000, July 28-30, Qiangdao, China.
  38. Qian, P. Y. 2000. Waterborne compounds from the green seaweed Ulva reticulata as inhibition cues for larval settlement and metamorphosis in the polychaete hydroides elegans. International symposium on biotechnology of marine algae and marine bioactive substances, 28 July -1 August 2000, Qingdao, China
  39. Qian, P. Y. & T. Yan, 2000. Combined effects of light, salinity and intensity of illumination on the growth of Heterosigma akashiwo, Alexandrium tamarense and Skeletonema costatum International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Tasmania, Feb. 7-11, 2000, Tasmania, Australia.
  40. Yin, K. D., W. Y. Tang & P. Y. Qian, 2000. Spatial and temporal distribution of HABs in Hong Kong during 1983-1998. International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Tasmania, Feb. 7-11, 2000, Tasmania, Australia.
  41. Qian, P. Y. & T. Yan, 1999. Effects of light, salinity and light on the growth of three red-tide algae.. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  42. Yan, T., K. D. Yin, F. Pang & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Effects of four types of nitrogen sources on the growth of HAB species. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  43. Lau, S. C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Larval settlement and metamorphosis in the serpulid polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell) in response to cues from bacterial films. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  44. Soo, L. S. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Anti-bacterial bioactivity of compounds isolated from neries blood. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  45. Qiu, J. W., W. X. Wang & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Heavy metal transfer along the food chain of Crepidula onyx. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  46. Qian, P. Y. & T. Harder, 1999. Bioactive compounds isolated from green alga Ulva reticulata act as antifoulant of tube-building polychaete Hydroides elegans. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  47. Song, L. S., B. Zhao, K. D. Yin, J. J. Kan, M. Wu & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Application of T-RFLP methods in studying the biodiversity of marine bacterial community. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  48. Yin, K. D. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Which kind of nutrients control the phytoplankton biomass in the Pearl River Delta and the Hong Kong waters? Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  49. Song, L. S., B. Z. Liu, J. H. Xiang & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Determination of phylogenetic relationship among 5 puffer fishes by RAPD and 16S rDNA sequencing. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  50. Zhao, B. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Larval settlement and metamorphosis of Crepidula onyx. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  1. Shek, S. C. T. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Effect of artificial substrate on benthic community development in artifical reef site in Hong Kong. Symposium on coastal ocean resources and environment99, Nov. 17-18,1999, Guangzhou, PRC.
  2. Qian, P. Y., M. Wu & I. H. Ni, 1999. Integrated mariculture: comparison of nutrients uptake and release. APEC MRC/Conference on private sector, Sept. 1-3, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  3. Yin, K. D., P. Y. Qian & P. J. Harrison, 1999. Red tides during spring 1998 in Hong Kong is El Nino responsible for? Harmful Algae Management and Mitigation, May 10-14, 1999. Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, Philippine.
  4. Harder, T. & P. Y. Qian, 1999. Waterborne compounds from the green seaweed Ulva reticulata as inhibitory cues for larval settlement in the polychaete Hydroides elegans. Biofouling Conference, Plymouth, UK, July 7-9, 1999
  5. Lau, S. C. K. & Pei-Yuan Qian, 1999. Larval settlement and metamorphosis in the serpulid polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell) in response to cues from bacterial films, Biofouling Conference, Plymouth, UK, July 7-9, 1999.
  6. Qian, P. Y., 1998. Larval settlement of Hydroides elegans in response to chemical cues. The 6th International Polychaete Conference, August 2-7, 1998, Curitiba, Brazil.
  7. Qian, P. Y., 1998. Development of Novel non-toxic antifoulants. The 6th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Conference, June 5-7, 1998. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong.
  8. Ng, Y. T. & P. Y. Qian, 1998. Subleathal effect of cadimium on larval development of the Balanus amphitrite amphitrite Darwin. The Third Larval Biology Conference, January 13-17, 1998, Melboune, Australia
  9. Qiu, J. W. & P. Y. Qian, 1998. Effect of temperature and salinity on juvenile growth and maturation of Hydroides elegans . The Third Larval Biology Conference, January 13-17, 1998, Melbone, Australia
  10. Lau, S. C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1998. Bacteria-mediated larval settlement of the serpulid polychaete Hydroides elegans. The Third Larval Biology Conference, January 13-17, 1998, Melbone, Australia.
  11. Qian, P. Y., 1998. Isolation and identification of larval settlement inhibitors/inducers of major biofouling organisms. The Third Larval Biology Conference, January 13-17, 1998, Melbone, Australia.
  12. Qian, P. Y., 1997. Non-toxic marine natural product as new marine antifoulants, Symposium on Coastal Ocean Resources and Environment97, August 11-12, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  13. Qiu, J. W. & P. Y. Qian, 1997. Effect of starvation on larval development the barnacle Balanus amphitrits. PECO Conference, August 1997. Hong Kong Chinese University, Hong Kong.
  14. Lau, C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1997. Effects ofpolyphenoic compounds on biofilm bateria and larval settlement of barnacle. PECO Conference, August 1997. Hong Kong Chinese University, Hong Kong.
  15. Ng, Y. T. & P. Y. Qian, 1997. Subleathal effect of cadimium on larval survival, development, and settlement of two local barnacle species in Hong Kong. PECO Conference, August 1997. Hong Kong Chinese University, Hong Kong.
  16. Qiu, J. W. & P. Y. Qian, 1997. Combinating effects of salinity, temperature and food concentration on the ealry development of the polychaete Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883). U.S. – Pacific Rim workshop on emerging nonmetallic materials for marine environment, March 18-20, 1997. East West Center, U. of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
  17. Lau, C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1997. Use of phlorotannins and tanic acids as antifouling agent. U.S. – Pacific Rim workshop on emerging nonmetallic materials for marine environment, March 18-20, 1997. East West Center, U. of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
  18. Qian, P. Y., 1997. Quantifying juvenile mortality and settlement of benthic marine invertebrates using snap-shot versus daily observation. The 77th Annual Meeting of Western Society of Naturalist, January 7-11, La Paz, Mexico.
  19. Chia, F. S. & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Testing on non-toxic antifouling paints. ONR project review, USA Navy, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, September 25 -28, 1996.
  20. Qian, P. Y. & J. P. Bryan, 1996. Induction of larval settlement in Haliotis diversicolor, Syposium on Larval Settlement and Metamorphosis of Marine Invertebrates, Plymouth, England, July 15-19, 1996.
  21. Bryan, J. P., P. Y. Qian & J. L. Kreider, 1996. Settlement of the polychaete Hydroides elegans on surfaces of the chelistome bryozoan Bugula neritina: Evidence for a chemically mediated relationship, Syposium on Larval Settlement and Metamorphosis of Marine Invertebrates, Plymouth, England, July 15-19, 1996.
  22. Lau, C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Effects ofpolyphenoic compounds on biofilm bateria and larval settlement of fouling species in Hong Kong. Syposium on Larval Settlement and Metamorphosis of Marine Invertebrates, Plymouth, England, July 15-19, 1996.
  23. Qian, P. Y., C. Y. Wu, M. Wu & Y. K. Xie, 1996. Development of ecological farming: integrated cultivation of algae Kappaphycus alvarezii and pearl oyster Pinctada fucata, Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  24. Rittschof, D., P. Y. Qian & F. S. Chia, 1996. Studies of the HKUST cooling water outfall, Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  25. Lau, C. K. & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Effects of Sagarsium polyphenoic compounds on biofilm bateria and larval settlement of fouling species in Hong Kong. Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  26. Kei, L. W. & P. Y. Qain, 1996. Genetic variation of abalone Haliotis diversicolor populations between Xiamen and Taiwan, Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  27. Bryan, P., D. Rittschof & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Settlement inhibition of bryozoan larvae by bacterial films and aqueous leathates. PAsia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  28. Bryan, P., J. Krider & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Induction of settlement and metamorphosis of the tube-building polychaete Hydroides elegans. Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  29. Qiu, J. W. & P. Y. Qian, 1996. Effects of food concentration on larval development in the barnacle Balanus amphitrite Asia-Pacific Syposium on Science and Management of Coastal Environment, June 25-28, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  30. Qian, P. Y., 1995. Comparative studies on daily recuritment and juvenile mortality of biofouling polychaetes in Hong Kong, Fifth International Polychaete Conference, July 2-7, 1995, Qingdao, China.
  31. Yang, Y. & P. Y. Qian, 1995. Immunocytochemistry studies of Mollusca Insline-like Peptide in a marine polychaete, Perinereis nuntia, Fifth International Polychaete Conference, July 2-7, 1995, Qingdao, China.
  32. Qian, P. Y. & F. S. Chia, 1995. Functional morphology and feeding behavior of Polydora polybranchia (Polychaeta: Spionidae). Fifth International Polychaete Conference, July 2-7, 1995, Qingdao, China.
  33. Qian, P. Y. 1995. Metabolic changes and energy requirements during the early embryonic and larval development of Chinese scallops, pearl oyster, and purple sea urchin, Second Biennial Larval Biology Meeting, August 17-23, 1995, Fort Pierce, Florida.
  34. Qian, P. Y. 1994. Ecological farming system of algae Kappaphycus alvarezii and pearl oyster Pinctada fucata. Hainan Modern Angruiculture Conference, December 6-9, 1994, Haikou, China
  35. Chia, Fu-Shiang, G. Gibson & P. Y. Qian. 1993. If poecilogony is such a good reproductive strategy why don’t we have more of it. Biotic and abiotic interactions during larval and adult stages of marine benthic invertebrates with meroplanktonic larvae, Villefranche-sur-Mer, September 19-24, 1994.
  36. Qian, P. Y. and L. A. Gosselin. 1993. Post-settlement mortality of early juvenile barnacles, Balanus glandula., 1st Larval Ecology Conference, Aug. 18-22, 1993, New York.
  37. Qian, P. Y. and F. Chia, 1992. Effects of food quantity on growth and reproductive characteristics of Capitella sp. (Annelida: Polychaeta). 4th International Polychaete Conference, July 27 – August 4, 1992, Anger, France.
  38. Qian, P. Y. and F. S. Chia. 1992. In situ measurement of settlement, recruitment, mortality, and reproduction of Capitella sp. 4th International Polychaete Conference, July 27 – August 4, 1992, Anger, France.
  39. Qian, P. Y. 1990. Aging and reproduction in a marine polychaete, Capitella capitata. 71th Annual Meeting of Western Society of Naturalists, December 27-31, 1990, Monterey, California, USA.
  40. Qian, P. Y. 1989. Fecundity, egg size and egg organic carbon content of Capitella capitata are modified by quality of diets. 70th Annual Meeting of Western Society of Naturalists, December 27-31, 1989, Tacoma, Washington, USA.
  41. Qian, P. Y. and F. S. Chia. 1989. Effects of quality of diet on growth, fecundity, egg size and egg organic content of two populations of Capitella capitata ( with direct and indirect development). 3rd International Polychaete Conference, August 6-12, 1989, Long Beach, California, USA.
  42. Qian, P. Y. and F. S. Chia. 1989. Food limitation on larval development of Capitella capitata and Polydora ligni. 3rd International Polychaete Conference, August 6-12, 1989, Long Beach, California, USA.
  43. Wu, B. L., P. Y. Qian and S. L. Zhang. 1986. Morphology, reproduction, ecology and isozyme electrophoresis of Capitella complex in Qingdao. 2nd International Polychaete Conference, Copenhagan, Denmark.
  44. Qian, P. Y. and B. L. Wu. 1985. Reproduction and larval development of three sibling species of Capitella complex. 4th National Microscopic Society Meeting, August 6-13, 1985, Kuiling, China.
  45. Wu, B. L. and P. Y. Qian. 1985. Ultrastructural changes of the oogenesis in the polychaetes, Capitella capitata . 4th National Microscopic Society Meeting, August 6-13, 1985, Kuingling, China.
  46. Wu, B. L. and F. Meng and P. Y. Qian. 1984. Antarctic polychaetes from Davis Station Antarctic, Australia. International Antarctic Marine Biology Symposium, Tasmania, Australia