Nina Bartlau

Nina Bartlau is affiliated with the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science. Her research focuses on bacterial predation, prey dynamics, and environmental systems science, with a strong emphasis on metagenomics and advanced imaging techniques like cryoelectron tomography.

Her recent 2024 publications in Science and The ISME Journal explore the mechanisms of bacterial predation via ixotrophy and the prevalence of tailless and filamentous prophages in marine Vibrio species. These studies contribute to understanding microbial interactions in ecological systems, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals like Life Below Water (SDG 14) and Responsible Consumption (SDG 12).

Her work has garnered significant attention, including mentions in 17 news outlets, 152 X (Twitter) posts, and over 50 readers on Mendeley, reflecting its relevance to microbial ecology and environmental sustainability.