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Chemical Biological Centre (KBC)

The Chemical Biological Centre (in Swedish “Kemiskt Biologiskt Centrum”, KBC) is an interdisciplinary research centre for life/natural sciences and medicine. The centre is unique in its collaborative structure and offers an excellent scientific infrastructure with several core facilities and technical platforms. Our goal is to promote a positive, creative and interdisciplinary environment for research combined with an excellent graduate and undergraduate education.

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About KBC

KBC environment and organisation

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Research Infrastructure at KBC

Information about scientific infrastructures affiliated to KBC

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Research courses at KBC

Information on research courses open for registration and former research courses

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KBC conferences, workshops and other events

KBC conferences, workshops and other events

Services at KBC

Read more about the services offered at KBC

KBC service: Job announcement

KBC Communications office helps researchers at Umeå University/SLU Umeå with expanding their candidate search

Forthcoming events

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KBC DAYS 2025 with the main theme "Bridging Scales: from Quantum to Cosmos"

Tuesday 11 November - Wednesday 12 November, at KBC. Registration deadline: 28 October

News and events

News

Anne bridges virology and cardiology as new myocarditis research emerges
Published: 2025-09-25

The goal is to to close key knowledge gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and follow-up of patients.

MIMS Spotlight Series: Louise meets Monique Johnson
Published: 2025-09-24

Meet Monique Johnson, a postdoctoral fellow in the Bushell lab, studying malaria-parasite host interactions.

Milk-derived molecule strengthens gut health even with unhealthy diet
Published: 2025-09-24

he research highlights the possibility of reusing dairy products as a prebiotic dietary supplement.

Contacts at KBC

Contact KBC Communications Office

E-mail: info.kbc@umu.se

Visiting Address:
KBC - building, KB.J3 (C3.25.25), Linnaeus väg 6, 90736 Umeå

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Homepage KBC Communications Office

Contact Scientific Coordinator for KBC

Stefan Björklund, Professor

Tel: +46 (0) 70 216 28 90

E-mail: stefan.bjorklund@umu.se

Visiting Address: KBC-building, KB.A6, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Linnaeus väg 6, 90736 Umeå

 

Contact Head of Service

Clas Wikström
Head of service, Department of Chemistry and KBC
Servicecenter KBC, Chemical Supply

Phone: +46 90 786 68 19
Mobile: +46 73 620 50 03

E-mail: clas.wikstrom@umu.se

Visiting address:
KBC - huset, Linnaeus väg 6, 90736 Umeå, room 2.06.01

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Clas Wikström
Head of service
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