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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

ERC Grants – Medicine, Natural & Engineering Sciences
Thu
19
Feb
ERC Grants – Medicine, Natural & Engineering Sciences
Time 12:00 - 13:00 19 February 12:00 - 13:00
Place Online, via Zoom

Seminar. Learn more about the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants, hear from a successful grantee and get your questions answered before you apply.

Carlos Hernández Ortego – Microbiology in the Medical Area
Fri
20
Feb
Carlos Hernández Ortego – Microbiology in the Medical Area
Time 08:30 - 11:30 20 February 08:30 - 11:30
Place Major Groove, Building 6L, NUS

Defence of doctoral thesis. Roles and regulation of extracellular ATP during microbial colonisation and infection.

Medchem Seminar Series - Björn Burmann, University of Gothenburg
Tue
24
Feb
Medchem Seminar Series - Björn Burmann, University of Gothenburg
Time 15:15 - 16:00 24 February 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: TBA

IceLab Lunch Pitch: Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu
Wed
25
Feb
IceLab Lunch Pitch: Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu
Time 12:00 - 13:00 25 February 12:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Glasburen

Seminar. The Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with, Matthias Siewert, Fredrik Ohlsson and Fredinah Namatovu.

Laura Leykam - Clinical Chemistry
Fri
27
Feb
Laura Leykam - Clinical Chemistry
Time 09:00 - 12:00 27 February 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hörsal HUM.D.230 Hohaj

Defence of doctoral thesis. Quantitative studies of superoxide dismutase 1 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.