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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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A new lens to lung repair with Meaghan Flagg

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

Anders Lindström, forskare vid Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt
International experts gather in Umeå for course on mosquito-borne diseases in a warming climate

Could dengue and West Nile become more common in Europe? How is climate change affecting their spread?

Lejon Renman
Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

The findings clarify how genetic and early-life environmental factors interact in autoimmune disease.

Clas Ahlm
Umeå Professor on unusual hantavirus outbreak with human-to-human transmission

We put questions to Professor Clas Ahlm about the virus that became an uninvited passenger on a cruise ship.

Porträttbild på Laura Carroll, Biträdande universitetslektor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi
Major Formas grant awarded for research on milk spoilage

The project aims to develop bioinformatic tools to understand and protect against bacterial contamination.

Anna Överby Wernstedt
New research reveals cell proteins that drive severe viral infections

Two cell proteins determine how TBE virus, West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate.

Upcoming events

MIMS Guest Seminar
Tue
23
Jun
MIMS Guest Seminar
Time 10:00 - 11:00 23 June 10:00 - 11:00
Place Lilla hörsalen, KBC building

Lecture. Speaker: Andriko von Kügelgen (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, United Kingdom)

September

Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Fri
11
Sep
Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Time 13:00 - 16:00 11 September 13:00 - 16:00
Place NAT.D.470

Defence of doctoral thesis. Expanding the knowledge of risk management, health effects and experiences of occupational cold exposure.

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

October

SAVE THE DATE: Faculty of Medicine’s Researchers Meeting 2026
Tue
13
Oct
SAVE THE DATE: Faculty of Medicine’s Researchers Meeting 2026
Time 09:00 - 15:00 13 October 09:00 - 15:00
Place Aula Nordica

Conference. The theme this year is Research Funding - Navigate and boost your international funding.

Emelie Laveborn – medicine
Fri
23
Oct
Emelie Laveborn – medicine
Time 13:00 - 16:00 23 October 13:00 - 16:00
Place Auditorium Betula

Defence of doctoral thesis. Cardiac implications of haemodialysis.