Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics

Research at the Department of Medical Biochemistry represents a comprehensive approach to study biological systems at the molecular level. Scientists here study the structure and function of genes and proteins.

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Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 10-12 March 2026

Tue

10

Mar

Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 10-12 March 2026

10 March at 09:00 until 12 March at 16:00 10 March at 09:00 until 12 March at 16:00

Glasburen and UCEM, KBC and EM buildings

Course. This course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of Electron Microscopy in biological sciences

Medchem Seminar Series - Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Tue

17

Mar

Medchem Seminar Series - Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

15:15 - 16:00 17 March 15:15 - 16:00

KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "RNA at the genome interface: stability and epigenetic regulation"

Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis

Mon

23

Mar

Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis

23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00 23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00

Glasburen, KBC

Course. National course for PhD students, postdocs, researchers, other employees and industry professionals in need of metabolomics data analysis skills.

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News

Examining the innermost machinery of viruses

Published: 2026-02-12

Three‑dimensional ‘close‑ups’ inside an infected cell reveals how the virus factories are actually organized.

From chemical curiosity to key piece in cancer research

Published: 2026-02-02

Researchers in Umeå show that i‑DNA exists in living cells and can regulate processes linked to cancer.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows

Published: 2025-12-03

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

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