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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

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Webinar: Become a PhD in Sweden as your next career move
Wed
13
May
Webinar: Become a PhD in Sweden as your next career move
Time 15:00 - 17:00 13 May 15:00 - 17:00
Place Online

Other. Register for the webinar on Phd (doctoral) studies in Sweden and find out more about PhD studies in Sweden. Registration closes on 12 May.

EC2U webinar: Living with dementia in residential care
Thu
14
May
EC2U webinar: Living with dementia in residential care
Time 10:00 - 11:30 14 May 10:00 - 11:30
Place Online

Other. “Living with dementia in residential care: what research tells us” will be held online on 14 May. Attendance is free, subject to prior registration.

Medchem Seminar Series - André Mateus, Department of Chemistry, UMU
Tue
19
May
Medchem Seminar Series - André Mateus, Department of Chemistry, UMU
Time 15:15 - 16:00 19 May 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "Functional proteomics of human gut microbiome species"

IceLab Lunch Pitch: Verena Kohler and Preeti Moar
Wed
20
May
IceLab Lunch Pitch: Verena Kohler and Preeti Moar
Time 12:00 - 13:00 20 May 12:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Glasburen

Seminar. The Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with Verena Kohler and Preeti Moar.

EC2U Science Contest 2026: Support and vote for Umeå!
Wed
20
May
EC2U Science Contest 2026: Support and vote for Umeå!
Time 15:00 - 17:00 20 May 15:00 - 17:00
Place University of Turku, Finland (Live broadcast on Youtube)

Other. Watch online and vote for Umeå University in the EC2U Science Contest 2026. The event will be streamed live.