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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.

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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.

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Gonorrhoea is spreading and outsmarting antibiotics

Tomas Gustafsson's experiences with patient encounters led him to research new antibiotic candidates.

Sarita Nordström
She is coaching biomedical analyst students on their journey

The best thing about working as a counselor is meeting students in ups and downs and seeing them develop.

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.

Upcoming events

Petra Truedson – Psychiatry
Fri
5
Sep
Petra Truedson – Psychiatry
Time 09:00 - 12:00 5 September 09:00 - 12:00
Place Konference center, Sunderby Hospital, Luleå

Defence of doctoral thesis. Safety aspects of lithium treatment for affective disorders.

Gunilla Dahlgren – Occupational and environmental medicine
Fri
5
Sep
Gunilla Dahlgren – Occupational and environmental medicine
Time 09:00 - 12:00 5 September 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula Biologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. RISK ASSESSMENT OF HAND-INTENSIVE WORK USING RATINGS AND TECHNICAL MEASURES: Sex and Gender Considerations .

Medchem Seminar Series - Changchun Chen, Umeå University
Tue
9
Sep
Medchem Seminar Series - Changchun Chen, Umeå University
Time 15:15 - 16:00 9 September 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "Exploring how C. elegans defends against hypoxia"

Is high-throughput electrophysiology possible?
Wed
10
Sep
Is high-throughput electrophysiology possible?
Time 12:00 - 13:00 10 September 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen, KBC

Seminar. The electrophysiology platform at Linköping University, part of Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS) at SciLifeLab, visits site Umeå.

Integrated Biomedical Science seminar: Silvia Uriarte
Fri
12
Sep
Integrated Biomedical Science seminar: Silvia Uriarte
Time 14:00 - 15:00 12 September 14:00 - 15:00
Place Lilla hörsalen KBC (KBE301)

Seminar. Title: The immunological tug-of-war: Neutrophils vs. emerging periodontal pathogens