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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

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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.

Anne-Marie Fors Connolly
Critical Microbes: Building a national infection research infrastructure inspired by Denmark

Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.

Niklas Arnberg, professor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi, Umeå universitet.
New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

Arbetsmiljöombud UCMR
The representatives fighting for a better work environment

At the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Mikaela, Carin and Ylva see that their work makes a difference.

Kvinnlig forskare tittar på provrör som hon håller upp.
EU invests big in Umeå research

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.

Upcoming events

Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Mon
13
Apr
Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Time 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00
Place Glasburen, Stora Fokusrummet (KB.F3.01) and ViSp Core Facility, KBC-building

Course. Introduction to the use of FTIR and Raman spectrometers, as well as OPTIR and Raman microscopes.

How to make systematic reviews
Tue
14
Apr
How to make systematic reviews
Time 12:15 - 13:00 14 April 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

Course. This course will give you an introduction to systematic reviews, with a focus on systematic searching.

Medchem Seminar Series - Yiping W. Han, Columbia University, USA
Tue
14
Apr
Medchem Seminar Series - Yiping W. Han, Columbia University, USA
Time 15:15 - 16:00 14 April 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC-huset

Seminar. Title: "Mechanistic, diagnostic and therapeutic insights of Fusobacterium in colorectal cancer"

InfraVis - The National Research Infrastructure for Data Visualization.
Wed
15
Apr
InfraVis - The National Research Infrastructure for Data Visualization.
Time 12:00 - 13:00 15 April 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen, KBC and Zoom

Seminar. SciLifeLab/KBC Infrastructure Lunch Seminar

Join the EC2U Forum 2026 Online
Fri
17
Apr
Join the EC2U Forum 2026 Online
Time 00:00 - 23:59 17 April 00:00 - 23:59
Place Online

Other. Students, researchers and staff are warmly invited to take part in the EC2U forum online on 20–21 May. Please register by 17 April.