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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

Lejon Renman
Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

The findings clarify how genetic and early-life environmental factors interact in autoimmune disease.

Clas Ahlm
Umeå Professor on unusual hantavirus outbreak with human-to-human transmission

We put questions to Professor Clas Ahlm about the virus that became an uninvited passenger on a cruise ship.

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.

Upcoming events

SciLifeLab Umeå/KBC Infrastructure lunch seminar: Exposomics
Today
10
Jun
SciLifeLab Umeå/KBC Infrastructure lunch seminar: Exposomics
Time Today 12:00 - 13:00 Today 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen, KBC, and Zoom

Seminar. Title: "Exposomics: high-resolution mapping of environmental chemical exposures in human and ecosystem health"

Seminar: Dragomira Majhen
Thu
11
Jun
Seminar: Dragomira Majhen
Time 15:00 - 16:00 11 June 15:00 - 16:00
Place Stora hörsalen 5B, floor 6

Seminar. Dragomira Majhen from Zagreb, Croatia, gives a talk on her latest research on adenoviruses in relation to viral entry and immune activation

Albert Ndagijimana – pediatrics
Fri
12
Jun
Albert Ndagijimana – pediatrics
Time 09:00 - 12:00 12 June 09:00 - 12:00
Place Triple Helix, University Management Building

Defence of doctoral thesis. Integrating spatial, classical and social epidemiology, machine learning, and qualitative approaches to understand childhood stunting in Rwanda.

Katarina Danskog – virology
Fri
12
Jun
Katarina Danskog – virology
Time 13:00 - 16:00 12 June 13:00 - 16:00
Place Auditorium Betula

Defence of doctoral thesis. How did I get here? Adenovirus-host interactions for vector development.

Apply to attend the EC2U Student Week in Salamanca
Mon
15
Jun
Apply to attend the EC2U Student Week in Salamanca
Time 00:00 - 23:59 15 June 00:00 - 23:59
Place University of Salamanca, Spain

Other. Join EC2U students on an international week in Salamanca focusing on health, wellbeing and intercultural exchange. 19–23 October 2026.