She received the prize for her research and her commitment to promoting international collaboration.
Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.
Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Meet Sanja Vanhatalo, a postdoc in Björn Schröder's lab who studies microbiota and inflammatory bowel disease.
Max Renner explore how viruses copy themselves – to help stop future outbreaks.
Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.
The researchers' goal is more precise target drugs with lower doses and less impact on healthy tissue.
"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.
Researchers, infrastructure, and industry joined conference for two days of knowledge exchange and networking
Harshit Malhotra's research aims to use special tools to control the cellular processes of bacteria.
Ten million for innovative technology in cancer research.
Two interesting Nobel symposia will be held at Umeå University in July and September next year.
A hormone produced in the thyroid gland can play a key role in prostate cance, is shown in a new study.
Dmitry Malyshev is exploring new ways to detect and remove bacteria in the dairy industry.
Wich company will win the University Spin-off of the Year award at Umeågalan 2025?
Smart solutions for a more sustainable campus – from app-controlled study rooms to flowering meadows.
Researchers have developed a laser made entirely from biomaterials.
MIMS awarded the 2025 Clinical Research Fellowships to Alicia Lind.
What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.
High levels of a specific protein can reduce the growth of tumour cells in cancer that affects children.
Researchers join forces in a new network to strengthen collaboration and development in the field of cancer.
Emissions are up to 79 per cent lower, according to an international study.
Scientists, engineers and policymakers will meet at European Space Weather Week 27-31 October.
New method provides an early indication of danger in conflict zones.
The photo competition is part of the European Space Weather Week - submit your entry by 15 October.
The cryoNET Symposium brought together 140 scientists committed to cryo-EM and cryo-ET research.
Researchers: "Raises serious concerns for the future"
Key protein helps bacteria survive in the body and points to strategies for fighting persistent infections.
The discovered mechanism increases understanding of how bacteria and cells interact.
Three days in Abisko brought new momentum to research – and a first encounter with the Arctic.
Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.
Listeria expert Jörgen Johansson is following the outbreak at a top restaurant in Stockholm with interest.
Stop plants from spreading and shape the streams in northern Sweden, new research shows.
The Chem store is perhaps the most well-stocked store of the university – but it’s no ordinary shop.
Researchers found a type of programmed cell death in single-celled organisms thought to exist only in animals.
Restored mangroves boost carbon storage, but may not fully regain natural ecosystem functions.
Their aim is to close critical gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and patient follow-up.
Meet Monique Johnson, a postdoctoral fellow in the Bushell lab, studying malaria-parasite host interactions.
The research highlights the possibility of reusing dairy products as a prebiotic dietary supplement.
Arctic rivers are turning rusty orange as permafrost thaws.
Vacona's need for structural biology expertise coincided with Magnus' research group's ambition with Cryo-EM.
The discovery reveals DNA's active role in cells and gives new possibilities to study cancer and diabetes.
Natxo García-López shows how improved stoves and sustainable bioenergy systems can make a difference.
The prize validates the research, showcases communication skills, and boosts academic prospects.
Using cell and molecular biological methods, how periodontitis can be detected early and treated is studied.
The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.
UmArts Fellow Luis Berríos-Negrón talks about his performance at UPSC and the artistic research behind it.
The Nobel Prize winner visits his alma mater in connection with being appointed honorary citizen of Umeå.
Microorganisms are exposed to UV, cold, and high salinity. The goal? To find biosignatures on Mars.
Hans Sjöström shares how a collection of metal cabinets became Chem Shop – a well-oiled research service.
Tomas Gustafsson's experiences with patient encounters led him to research new antibiotic candidates.
New facility at Umeå Plant Science Centre opens up possibilities for research at the single molecule scale.
For the first time, the Umeå researchers have demonstrated the full capabilities of their large-scale laser.
Let us learn about the virus by asking 5 curious questions to virus researcher Lars-Anders Carlson.
The combined structure of millions of lakes more closely mirrors land than oceans.
Combining computational tools with biological data, she wants to resolve the cellular microbiome.
Researchers have found a way to improve catalysts that make emission-free hydrogen.
UMU researchers Ylva Sjöberg and Danielle Wilde have their articles published in Shared Voices 2025.
Professor Kevin K. Lehmann from the University of Virginia: "I have always followed my curiosity."
The discovery will help to understand why species are spread the way they are across the planet.
Better identification of plant-specific long non-coding RNAs allows comparisons across species.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Florman Prize to Changchun Chen.
Eric K Fernström Prize for Young promising researchers is awarded to Associate Professor Björn Schröder
Assistant Professor Laura Bacete Cano is one of eight new members elected to the Young Academy of Sweden.
'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.
He receives the prize for his research concerning how persistent organic pollutants spread in nature.
A new project aims to support the development of a more sustainable economy by turning waste into feed.
A drug against type 2 diabetes may also slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to study.
Solar thermal collectors are taking on fossil energy sources – thanks to a new type of coating.
Contributing piece of the puzzle that explains differences in immune responses in women and men to COVID-19.
A unique collaboration where artistic creativity and advanced nanotechnology come together.
More people than usual are at home with cold symptoms, Professor Niklas Arnberg answers why.
A newly discovered molecule paves the way for research into new antibiotics that kill chlamydia.
Lisa Lundin is awardes the Faculty of Science and Technology's pedagogical award 2025.
To obtain a better understanding of radiation damage, FOI turned to the Swedish Metabolomics Centre for help.
Study shows adjusting trees’ internal clocks could help them cope with climate change
Pharmaceutical used for sleep disorders influences the migration success of juvenile salmon in the wild.
Umeå professor Mikael Elofsson has collaborated with the global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca since 2018.
Resistance can be understood in the mechanism of how bacteria defend against being infected by viruses.
Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.
Van Minh Dinh's doctoral thesis shows a new method to convert lignin into sustainable chemicals.
A new attachment point to the cell may affect the virus's infection, spread and disease symptoms.
Matthew lectures on functional and pathogenic amyloid formation.
Forskare got invaluable guidance in how their metabolomics data can be shared in an accessible way
Umeå researcher part of study showing that more and more plant and animal species are disappearing worldwide.
The Gulf of Bothnia is getting eutrophied. This is shown by a study conducted at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre.
Marie Peters identifies and characterizes cellular proteins that are important in flavivirus infections.
This spring, nearly 140 high school students from natural science programs visit Umeå University.
From an idea and a need, to a research network spanning the entire northern region
Smaller study expanded to include more locations and investigate whether people have been exposed.
New thesis deepens understanding of plant resilience in cold climates.
Qi Zhang's research shows how the atmosphere on Mars has evolved over time and may look like in the future.
The yearly KBC Relay took place again, with colourful costumes and competition from SLU's students