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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

En man står på ett podium med en bärbar dator framför sig.
When academia teams up with industry to advance microbiome science

Researcher Chinmay Dwibedi shared insights from hi BioGaia AB collaboration during Open up for Innovation.

Nazar BeiragPostdoktor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi
Investigates gut bacteria’s role in viral disease

Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.

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.

Upcoming events

Register to join the EC2U Forum 2026 Online
Today
17
Apr
Register to join the EC2U Forum 2026 Online
Time Today 00:00 - 23:59 Today 00:00 - 23:59
Place Online

Other. Students, researchers and staff are warmly invited to take part in the EC2U forum online on 20–21 May. Please register by 17 April.

Welcome to the First Edition of Science Bites!
Sat
18
Apr
Welcome to the First Edition of Science Bites!
Time 13:00 - 15:00 18 April 13:00 - 15:00
Place Kajscenen, Väven and om distance

Lecture. We’re excited to introduce Science Bites, the English edition of Fika efter en forskare!

Make systematic reviews easier with Rayyan
Tue
21
Apr
Make systematic reviews easier with Rayyan
Time 12:15 - 13:00 21 April 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

Course. Learn to use the Rayyan platform in this 30-minute session, particularly in the context of systematic reviews.

EC2U webinar on cardiac imaging and myocardial metabolism
Tue
21
Apr
EC2U webinar on cardiac imaging and myocardial metabolism
Time 15:30 - 17:00 21 April 15:30 - 17:00
Place Online

Other. PET Imaging in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Insights into Myocardial Metabolism and Deformation.

Malizgani Paul Chavula – Public Health
Wed
22
Apr
Malizgani Paul Chavula – Public Health
Time 09:00 - 12:00 22 April 09:00 - 12:00
Place Norrland University Hospital, building 5B, 3rd floor, room Alicante

Defence of doctoral thesis. Battlefront collaboration: The role of collaborative governance in the delivery of the comprehensive sexuality education framework in Zambia.