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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

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.

Nadeem UllahPostdoktor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologisamt Constantin UrbanProfessor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologiEnhet: Immunologi, Avdelningen för infektion och immunologi
Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs

The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.

En rad blodprovsrör fyllda med blod
A gold mine for researchers

The Section of Biobank and Registry Support collects health data and is a unique gold mine for researchers.

Upcoming events

Thin Film Deposition technology (Physical Vapor Deposition), 1.5 ECTS
Wed
19
Nov
Thin Film Deposition technology (Physical Vapor Deposition), 1.5 ECTS
Time 19 November at 09:00 until 21 November at 16:00 19 November at 09:00 until 21 November at 16:00
Place NanoLab, Department of Physics

Course. The course on the graduate level offered by NanoLab.

Eva Rodríguez Márquez – Cell Biology
Thu
20
Nov
Eva Rodríguez Márquez – Cell Biology
Time 09:00 - 12:00 20 November 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula Biologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. Tumour progression and photodynamic therapy in a zebrafish model of rhabdomyosarcoma.

Martin Agerhäll - Clinical Sciences
Fri
21
Nov
Martin Agerhäll - Clinical Sciences
Time 09:00 - 12:00 21 November 09:00 - 12:00
Place Betula, NUS

Defence of doctoral thesis. Common Pharyngeal Bacterial Infections – Characteristics and Clinical Presentation.

Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminar: Rob Moon
Fri
21
Nov
Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminar: Rob Moon
Time 14:00 - 15:00 21 November 14:00 - 15:00
Place NAT.D.360. Naturvetarhuset building

Seminar. Title: Understanding erythrocyte invasion using zoonotic malaria parasites: New biology and new tools for P. vivax vaccine development

Medchem Seminar Series - Ellen Bushell, Umeå University
Tue
25
Nov
Medchem Seminar Series - Ellen Bushell, Umeå University
Time 15:15 - 16:00 25 November 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: “Functional characterisation of two serine hydrolases that modulate malaria parasite lipid metabolism and virulence”