NEWS Felipe Cava, professor in infection biology at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University, has been elected Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology. This is in recognition of his research on bacterial cell walls.
Professor Felipe Cava becomes a member of the European Academy of Microbiology, enhancing Umeå University’s international visibility and reflecting the strong microbiology research environment in Umeå.
ImageMattias Pettersson, simon ohman jonsson inhousebyranBeing elected as a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology feels very special and is a real honor
“Being elected as a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology feels very special and is a real honor, especially because it comes from peers whose work I deeply respect. I also see it very much as a recognition of the collective efforts of my research group and collaborators over the years”, says Felipe Cava, Professor at Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University.
The European Academy of Microbiology brings together elected researchers who are actively engaged in advancing microbiology in Europe. At a European level, the academy plays an important role in promoting excellence in microbiology, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and strengthening the visibility and societal relevance of the field.
“Being part of the European Academy of Microbiology adds to the international visibility of Umeå University and reflects the strong microbiology research environment here. Umeå already has several colleagues who are EAM fellows, which really says something about the quality and breadth of research at the university”, says Professor Cava.
The Cava lab researches bacterial cell walls to understand its biology and its role in environmental adaptation and signalling. The cell wall is one of the primary targets for antibiotics, and a better understanding of it is crucial in developing new ways of treating infectious diseases. As EAM Fellow, Professor Cava hopes to make new connections within the microbiology community in Europe.
“On a personal level, it is an encouraging milestone and a nice moment to reflect on the path so far. From a research perspective, it opens doors to closer interactions across Europe. These connections are valuable for exchanging ideas, starting new collaborations, and gaining wider perspectives that can positively shape our future work”, says Professor Cava.
