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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

Hanna Jerndal
Covid-19 increases risk of kidney injury for up to a year

A new thesis shows that COVID-19 increases the risk of kidney damage and that many severe cases go undetected.

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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.

Vaccination
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.

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.

Upcoming events

EC2U webinar: Materials & Methods for a Sustainable Future
Today
4
Nov
EC2U webinar: Materials & Methods for a Sustainable Future
Time Today 13:00 - 14:00 Today 13:00 - 14:00
Place Online

Other. Two researchers discuss innovative approaches in advanced materials. Register by October 30.

Andres Garrido Aparicio - Molecular Biology
Thu
5
Nov
Andres Garrido Aparicio - Molecular Biology
Time 13:00 - 16:00 5 November 13:00 - 16:00
Place NAT.D.360

Defence of doctoral thesis. Andres GarridoAparicio defends his doctoral thesis entitled The role of catalytic activities within Polycomb and Trithorax regulatory systems.

Johan Eriksson - medical science
Fri
6
Nov
Johan Eriksson - medical science
Time 13:00 - 16:00 6 November 13:00 - 16:00
Place Bergasalen

Defence of doctoral thesis. Johan Eriksson dissertation: Surgical logistics – From operating room organisation to patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer surgery.

KBC DAYS 2026: Dynamic Worlds - Responses and Transformations from Molecules to Landscapes
Tue
10
Nov
KBC DAYS 2026: Dynamic Worlds - Responses and Transformations from Molecules to Landscapes
Time 10 November at 09:00 until 11 November at 17:00 10 November at 09:00 until 11 November at 17:00
Place Carl Kempe salen, KBC building

Conference. Annual interdisciplinary conference fostering collaboration across departments and research centres at the Chemical Biological Centre (KBC).

Cleanroom technology – User License Course, 1.5 ECTS
Wed
11
Nov
Cleanroom technology – User License Course, 1.5 ECTS
Time 11 November at 09:00 until 13 November at 16:00 11 November at 09:00 until 13 November at 16:00
Place NanoLab, Department of Physics

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