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Department of Clinical Microbiology

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Welcome to the Department of Clinical Microbiology! We conduct exciting and important research and education in host-microbe interactions, the pathogenic properties of microbes, and the mechanisms of the immune system. Here you will find an inspiring and creative environment that promotes both research and learning.

Latest news

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The Swedish Brain Foundation invests in brainpower in Umeå

Seven research projects at Umeå University will receive a total of SEK 9 million in funding.

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High-risk groups forgo vaccination despite it being free

The main barriers to vaccination among high-risk groups are related to individual-level factors.

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They buzz, bite, and spread disease – but mosquitoes are essential to nature

Researchers in Umeå conduct internationally recognized research on mosquito-borne diseases in humans.

Anders Olofsson lab
Disrupted antioxidant balance linked to the development of “Skellefteå disease”

Oxidative stress and inflammation may contribute to disease development while also pointing to new biomarkers.

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Five questions about the virus that still frightens the world

We still lack effective antiviral drugs, which highlights the importance of basic research.

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A new lens to lung repair with Meaghan Flagg

From HIV to bird flu: Meaghan Flagg brings a new lens to lung repair

Upcoming events

Health on Campus 16 September
Wed
16
Sep
Health on Campus 16 September
Time 08:00 - 20:00 16 September 08:00 - 20:00
Place Campus area and surrounding areas

Other. Health on Campus, the university wellbeing day, invites students and staff to a day of movement, inspiration and wellbeing.

Hanna Jerndal – medical science
Fri
18
Sep
Hanna Jerndal – medical science
Time 09:00 - 12:00 18 September 09:00 - 12:00
Place Bergasalen auditorium, Norrland University Hospital

Defence of doctoral thesis. Kidney injury following Covid-19 - a whole population approach.

SSIBS seminar: Bo Dong
Fri
18
Sep
SSIBS seminar: Bo Dong
Time 14:00 - 15:00 18 September 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove

Seminar. Bo Dong from Ocean University of China, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.

SSIBS seminar: Ruka Setoguchi and Shohei Hori
Fri
25
Sep
SSIBS seminar: Ruka Setoguchi and Shohei Hori
Time 13:00 - 15:00 25 September 13:00 - 15:00
Place Major groove

Seminar. Shohei Hori, Tokyo University in Japan, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.

Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 28-30 September 2026
Mon
28
Sep
Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 28-30 September 2026
Time 28 September at 09:00 until 30 September at 16:00 28 September at 09:00 until 30 September at 16:00
Place Glasburen and UCEM, KBC and EM buildings

Course. The course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of Electron Microscopy in the biological science