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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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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.

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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.