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Department of Clinical Microbiology

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Welcome to the Department of Clinical Microbiology, where we conduct exciting 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

Dario Conca
Binding to surface sugars enhances Omicron's cell attachment

A new attachment point to the cell may affect the virus's infection, spread and disease symptoms.

Magnus Evander
Hello Magnus, what is up?

Magnus Evander tells more about his assignment as head of the Department of Clinical Microbiology.

Marie Peters
What is up Marie? – Success and challenges on the path to becoming a virus doctor

Marie Peters identifies and characterizes cellular proteins that are important in flavivirus infections.

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Networks of clinical researchers - an important source of knowledge

From an idea and a need, to a research network spanning the entire northern region

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TBE detected in Västerbotten County – new study examines virus spread

Smaller study expanded to include more locations and investigate whether people have been exposed.

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SciLifeLab site Umeå celebrates 16 new Group Leaders

SciLifeLab site Umeå celebrates 16 new Group Leaders with cake and a get-together.

Upcoming events

IceLab Seminar: Guest Researcher Karl Kochanowski
Today
25
Apr
IceLab Seminar: Guest Researcher Karl Kochanowski
Time Today 13:30 - 14:30 Today 13:30 - 14:30
Place IceLab and Zoom

Seminar. Karl Kochanowski presents 'Predicting in vivo metabolic vulnerabilities in Streptococcus suis using metabolic models' in IceLab April 25th 13.30.

Integrated Biomedical Science seminar: Wanli Liu
Today
25
Apr
Integrated Biomedical Science seminar: Wanli Liu
Time Today 14:00 - 15:00 Today 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove, Department of Molecular Biology, Building 6L

Seminar. Wanli Liu from Tsinghua University in China gives a lecture.

Adam Silumbwe – Public Health
Tue
29
Apr
Adam Silumbwe – Public Health
Time 09:00 - 12:00 29 April 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hall Alicante, University Hospital Umeå, building 5B, 3 floor

Defence of doctoral thesis. Rolling the wheels of collaboration: Tobacco control policy development and alcohol policy implementation in Zambia.

Discover your sample in 3D using volume EM by FIB-SEM
Tue
29
Apr
Discover your sample in 3D using volume EM by FIB-SEM
Time 12:00 - 13:00 29 April 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen, KBC, and Zoom

Seminar. SciLifeLab Site Umeå / KBC Infrastructure Seminar Series

Medchem Seminar Series - Karl Kochanowski, IRTA-CReSA, Barcelona
Tue
29
Apr
Medchem Seminar Series - Karl Kochanowski, IRTA-CReSA, Barcelona
Time 15:15 - 16:00 29 April 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "Mapping the in vitro metabolic interaction network of a nasal microbiota community"