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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

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.

Nätverk medicinsk forskning
New network strengthens collaboration in cancer research

Researchers join forces in a new network to strengthen collaboration and development in the field of cancer.

Man med ont i hjärtat
World Heart Day: Virology and cardiology are combined in new research on the heart

Their aim is to close critical gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and patient follow-up.

Upcoming events

Medchem Seminar Series - Katrin Paeschke, University of Bonn
Tue
20
Jan
Medchem Seminar Series - Katrin Paeschke, University of Bonn
Time 15:15 - 16:00 20 January 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC-huset

Seminar. Title: "G-quadruplex RNA structures and their contribution to stress"

Digital kickoff for Forte's annual call for project grants
Fri
23
Jan
Digital kickoff for Forte's annual call for project grants
Time 12:15 - 13:00 23 January 12:15 - 13:00
Place Online, via Zoom

Seminar. Are you seeking research funding in the areas of health, working life or welfare? Get application tips and ask questions to expert reviewers.

Metabolomics in Life Science
Tue
27
Jan
Metabolomics in Life Science
Time 27 January at 09:00 until 28 January at 17:00 27 January at 09:00 until 28 January at 17:00
Place Vävenscenen, Umeå

Conference. The "Metabolomics in Life Science" conference will showcase the latest NMR- and MS-based metabolomics research from Sweden, the Nordics, and beyond.

UCMR Day
Thu
29
Jan
UCMR Day
Time 09:00 - 18:00 29 January 09:00 - 18:00
Place Rotundan, Umeå University

Conference. UCMR Day is a one-day conference aimed at researchers and staff within UCMR who share a common interest in microbial research.

Medchem Seminar Series - Aleksandra Trifunovic, University of Cologne
Thu
29
Jan
Medchem Seminar Series - Aleksandra Trifunovic, University of Cologne
Time 15:15 - 16:00 29 January 15:15 - 16:00
Place NAT.D.470

Seminar. Title: TBA