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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

Laura Carroll
Laura Carroll awarded “Future Research Leader” grant – receives 15 million sek to resolve the microbiome of cells

Combining computational tools with biological data, she wants to resolve the cellular microbiome.

EC Postdoc Retreat
A blend of science, fun and nature scenery when postdocs meet

'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.

Sofie DegermanProfessor i Biomedicinsk Laboratorievetenskap.
DNA patterns provide key insights in the diagnosis of childhood leukemia

Analyzing methylation patterns in the child's leukemic cells DNA can enhance risk assessment.

Johan Normark och Constantin Urban Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi
New discovery explains why men are more affected from severe COVID-19

Contributing piece of the puzzle that explains differences in immune responses in women and men to COVID-19.

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The cough is in the air - why more people have colds right now

More people than usual are at home with cold symptoms, Professor Niklas Arnberg answers why.

Dario Conca
Binding to surface sugars enhances Omicron's cell attachment

A new attachment point to the cell may affect the virus's infection, spread and disease symptoms.

Upcoming events

Summer Fun at Curiosum
Today
25
Jun
Summer Fun at Curiosum
Time Today 10:00 - 17:00 Today 10:00 - 17:00
Place Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campus

Other. Discover our summer activities! Bring your family and friends to experiment, explore and create together. Free entry for all aged 19 and under!

Summer Fun at Curiosum
Thu
26
Jun
Summer Fun at Curiosum
Time 10:00 - 17:00 26 June 10:00 - 17:00
Place Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campus

Other. Discover our summer activities! Bring your family and friends to experiment, explore and create together. Free entry for all aged 19 and under!

Umeå Infection Symposium 2025
Fri
27
Jun
Umeå Infection Symposium 2025
Time 10:00 - 14:30 27 June 10:00 - 14:30
Place P5 Väven, Umeå

Symposium. Umeå Infection Symposium on 27 June is organized by MIMS and UCMR and is aimed at anyone interested in microbial and infection research.

Summer Fun at Curiosum
Fri
27
Jun
Summer Fun at Curiosum
Time 10:00 - 17:00 27 June 10:00 - 17:00
Place Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campus

Other. Discover our summer activities! Bring your family and friends to experiment, explore and create together. Free entry for all aged 19 and under!

UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar — Matthew Chapman
Fri
27
Jun
UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar — Matthew Chapman
Time 10:15 - 11:15 27 June 10:15 - 11:15
Place P5, Väven, Umeå city

Seminar. Within the frame of UCMR Distinguished Guests Seminars Series, Prof Matthew Chapman gives a lecture on functional and pathogenic amyloid formation.