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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

Anne-Marie Fors Connolly
Critical Microbes: Building a national infection research infrastructure inspired by Denmark

Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.

Niklas Arnberg, professor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi, Umeå universitet.
New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

Arbetsmiljöombud UCMR
The representatives fighting for a better work environment

At the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Mikaela, Carin and Ylva see that their work makes a difference.

Kvinnlig forskare tittar på provrör som hon håller upp.
EU invests big in Umeå research

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.

Nätverk medicinsk forskning
New network strengthens collaboration in cancer research

Researchers join forces in a new network to strengthen collaboration and development in the field of cancer.

Man med ont i hjärtat
World Heart Day: Virology and cardiology are combined in new research on the heart

Their aim is to close critical gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and patient follow-up.

Upcoming events

EC2U “Linguistic & Cultural Diversity” doctoral workshop in Jena
Today
9
Dec
EC2U “Linguistic & Cultural Diversity” doctoral workshop in Jena
Time 9 December at 06:00 until 12 January at 23:59 9 December at 06:00 until 12 January at 23:59
Place Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany (on-site only)

Workshop. Are you a doctoral student interested in linguistic & cultural diversity? Attend the EC2U workshop in Jena, 24–26 Mar 2026.

Mini-symposium on data center infrastructures and AI models in Life Science
Wed
10
Dec
Mini-symposium on data center infrastructures and AI models in Life Science
Time 09:00 - 12:00 10 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hörsal MIT.A.121

Symposium. Explore data center infrastructures and AI models in Life Science research, education and funding opportunities.

How to make systematic reviews
Thu
11
Dec
How to make systematic reviews
Time 12:15 - 13:00 11 December 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

Course. This course will give you an introduction to systematic reviews, with a focus on systematic searching.

Evelina Nilsson – Oral Physiology
Fri
12
Dec
Evelina Nilsson – Oral Physiology
Time 09:00 - 12:00 12 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hall B

Defence of doctoral thesis. Integrated jaw and neck motor function in children and adults: kinematic studies.

Johan Jakobsson – Sports Medicine
Fri
12
Dec
Johan Jakobsson – Sports Medicine
Time 09:00 - 12:00 12 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula BIologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. Innovative exercise for extrapulmonary benefits in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.