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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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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.

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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.

Anders Olofsson lab
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.

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A new lens to lung repair with Meaghan Flagg

From HIV to bird flu: Meaghan Flagg brings a new lens to lung repair

Upcoming events

EC2U webinar: Additive Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Today
7
Oct
EC2U webinar: Additive Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Time Today 13:00 - 14:00 Today 13:00 - 14:00
Place Online. Register by 2 October.

Other. Join EC2U’s new webinar series on sustainable materials and methods. Register by 2 October.

SSIBS seminar: HJM Harmsen
Fri
9
Oct
SSIBS seminar: HJM Harmsen
Time 14:00 - 15:00 9 October 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove

Seminar. HJM Harmsen (Hermie) from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.

Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Tue
13
Oct
Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Time 13 October at 09:00 until 16 October at 17:00 13 October at 09:00 until 16 October at 17:00
Place Bojen, Chemistry Department KBC Building

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

Faculty of Medicine’s Researchers Meeting 2026
Tue
13
Oct
Faculty of Medicine’s Researchers Meeting 2026
Time 09:00 - 15:00 13 October 09:00 - 15:00
Place Aula Biologica

Conference. The theme this year is Research Funding - Navigate and boost your international funding.

SSIBS seminar - Benjamin Nilsson-Payant
Thu
15
Oct
SSIBS seminar - Benjamin Nilsson-Payant
Time 14:00 - 15:00 15 October 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove

Seminar. Benjamin Nilsson-Payant, Karolinska Institute, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.