ISME19 aimed to gather a diverse group of participants, including microbiologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

As part of the theoretical and computational modelling session, Dr Ogundero gave a 15 minute presentation which aimed to discuss the development of a mathematical model of bdellovibrio predatory bacteria using a novel flow cytometry technique.

This highlighted and lead to further discussions on the importance of mathematical models, predator-prey oscilations and novel quantification methods in researching bdellovibrio as a biocontrol in decentralised water treatment and other applications.