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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

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The Swedish Brain Foundation invests in brainpower in Umeå

Seven research projects at Umeå University will receive a total of SEK 9 million in funding.

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High-risk groups forgo vaccination despite it being free

The main barriers to vaccination among high-risk groups are related to individual-level factors.

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They buzz, bite, and spread disease – but mosquitoes are essential to nature

Researchers in Umeå conduct internationally recognized research on mosquito-borne diseases in humans.

Anders Olofsson lab
Disrupted antioxidant balance linked to the development of “Skellefteå disease”

Oxidative stress and inflammation may contribute to disease development while also pointing to new biomarkers.

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Five questions about the virus that still frightens the world

We still lack effective antiviral drugs, which highlights the importance of basic research.

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A new lens to lung repair with Meaghan Flagg

From HIV to bird flu: Meaghan Flagg brings a new lens to lung repair

Upcoming events

September

Medchem Seminar Series - Wenjing Kang, KI
Tue
1
Sep
Medchem Seminar Series - Wenjing Kang, KI
Time 15:15 - 16:00 1 September 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "Why are neuronal genes so long? An architectural role for their long introns"

Henrik Hagström – cardiology
Fri
4
Sep
Henrik Hagström – cardiology
Time 09:00 - 12:00 4 September 09:00 - 12:00
Place Lecture hall A, building 1D 9th floor, Norrland University Hospital

Defence of doctoral thesis. Low carbohydrate diets and cardiovascular risk: Real-life studies and insights from available evidence.

SSIBS seminar: Qiuwei Abdullah Pan
Fri
4
Sep
SSIBS seminar: Qiuwei Abdullah Pan
Time 14:00 - 15:00 4 September 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove

Seminar. Qiuwei Abdullah Pan, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.

Medchem Seminar Series - Hanna Wacklin-Knecht, European Spallation Source ERIC, Lund
Tue
8
Sep
Medchem Seminar Series - Hanna Wacklin-Knecht, European Spallation Source ERIC, Lund
Time 15:15 - 16:00 8 September 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: TBA

Sara Olsson - Medical Science
Fri
11
Sep
Sara Olsson - Medical Science
Time 13:00 - 16:00 11 September 13:00 - 16:00
Place Aula Biologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. Reconciliation through transitional support in adult diabetes care: perspectives of young adults with type 1 diabetes, parents, and diabetes nurses