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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

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Minisymposium - Data Driven Precision Medicine
Mon
30
Mar
Minisymposium - Data Driven Precision Medicine
Time 13:00 - 16:00 30 March 13:00 - 16:00
Place Carl Kempe Sallen /Stora Hörsalen

Symposium. Candidates for the DDLS Fellow position in Precision Medicine will present their research and share 1-2 slides outlining their future research plans. 

April

From Tiny to Transcendent How RISE High-throughput Centre empowers you to dream
Wed
1
Apr
From Tiny to Transcendent How RISE High-throughput Centre empowers you to dream
Time 12:00 - 13:00 1 April 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen

Seminar. SciLifeLab/KBC Infrastructure Lunch Seminar

Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Mon
13
Apr
Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Time 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00
Place Glasburen, Stora Fokusrummet (KB.F3.01) and ViSp Core Facility, KBC-building

Course. Introduction to the use of FTIR and Raman spectrometers, as well as OPTIR and Raman microscopes.

How to make systematic reviews
Tue
14
Apr
How to make systematic reviews
Time 12:15 - 13:00 14 April 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

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

Anna-Karin Roos - neurosciences
Fri
17
Apr
Anna-Karin Roos - neurosciences
Time 09:00 - 13:00 17 April 09:00 - 13:00
Place Norrland University Hospital, building 1 D, 9th floor, Lecture hall B

Defence of doctoral thesis. Investigating nucleotide repeat expansions as a cause and modifier of neurodegenerative diseases in Sweden.