https://www.umu.se/Event from Umeå University - Doctoral thesesen-usThu, 07 May 2026 15:10:06 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/eleonor-koro--otorhinolaryngology_12161016/Clinical evaluation of cholesteatoma diagnostics and outcomes of bone conduction devices.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Eleonor Koro defends her thesis, titled "Clinical evaluation of cholesteatoma diagnostics and outcomes of bone conduction devices".</p><p>Opponent: M&aring;ns Eeg-Olofsson, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy Gothenburg University</p><p>Principal supervisor: Mimmi Werner, associate professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/s/67288228854" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Participate via Zoom</a></p><p><a href="https://use.mazemap.com/#v=1&amp;config=umea&amp;campusid=289&amp;zlevel=2&amp;center=20.300919%2c63.820204&amp;zoom=18&amp;search=triple%20helix&amp;sharepoitype=identifier&amp;sharepoi=Universitetsledningshuset-X3.57.21">MazeMap link to location</a></p>Triple Helix, University Management BuildingDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/eleonor-koro--otorhinolaryngology_12161016/2026-05-08T09:00:00+02:002026-05-08T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/nicolas-bermudez-baron--public-health-science_12164285/Lung function and related factors. Population-based studies with focus on asthma.Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Nicolas Bermudez Baron, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends his doctoral thesis <em>Lipoedema &ndash; Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.</em></p><p>External reviewer: Professor Arne Egesten, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University.</p><p>Prinicipal supervisor: Helena Backman.</p><p>The defense will be held in Swedish.</p><p>It will be possible to follow via Teams:<br /><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%253ameeting_NzFmZGRlMDEtNzQ5My00MmM0LTlmOGMtOWQxYzA1MmM4ODcz%2540thread.v2/0?context%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522a67520f2-3e52-4e8c-932c-73560e895610%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522fa798b62-070d-43cc-9b49-00fe70d4f9a1%2522%257d&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmaria.sandstrom01%40umu.se%7c74c749bad3d0415fe1b708de995211aa%7c5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7c0%7c0%7c639116774931392478%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=WMSAwP1eFOwQ1rLnHFzkwh7epshWjFygmXUGv47Lcr0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Link to meeting</a> (passcode M7q5jh2p)</p>Main hall, Sunderby hospital.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/nicolas-bermudez-baron--public-health-science_12164285/2026-05-08T13:00:00+02:002026-05-08T17:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/marcus-sunden---medicinsk-vetenskap_12164764/Breast Cancer Liver Metastases: Incidence, prognosis and surgical treatment.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Marcus Sund&eacute;n, Department of Diagnostics and Intervention, defends his thesis titled "Breast Cancer Liver Metastases: Incidence, prognosis and surgical treatment".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Oskar Hemmingsson</p><p>Participate via Teams:&nbsp;<br />M&ouml;tes-ID: 378 587 824 770 06<br />L&ouml;senord: cV9q2v9A</p>Aulan, Sunderbyn HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/marcus-sunden---medicinsk-vetenskap_12164764/2026-05-22T09:00:00+02:002026-05-22T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/helene-rietz--medicine_12160100/Hypertension in the young – prevalence, risk factors and prognosis.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Helene Rietz, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends her doctoral thesis <em>Hypertension in the young &ndash; prevalence, risk factors and prognosis</em>.</p><p>External reviewer: Docent Daniel Gordin, Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, Department of Nephrology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland</p><p>Prinicipal supervisor: Mattias Brunstr&ouml;m.</p><p>The defense will be held in Swedish.</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943">Follow via Zoom</a> (code 112233)<br /><br /></p>Triple Helix, University Mgt BuildingDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/helene-rietz--medicine_12160100/2026-05-22T09:00:00+02:002026-05-22T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/huzeifa-aweesha--public-health_12171412/Adopting effective development cooperation and improving health system governance in fragile and conflict-affected states.Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Huzeifa A'weesha, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, defends his thesis titled "Aid and health in a contested balance. Adopting effective development cooperation and improving health system governance in fragile and conflict-affected states: lessons from Sudan".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Miguel San Sebastian</p>Alicante, building 5B 3rd floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/huzeifa-aweesha--public-health_12171412/2026-05-22T13:00:00+02:002026-05-22T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/valeriia-zymovets--oral-mikrobiologi_12167939/From Bacterial Modulation of Dental Stem Cells to Novel Therapeutic Targets for Promoting Dental Pulp Repair and Regeneration.Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Valeriia Zymovets, Department of odontology, defends her thesis titled "From Bacterial Modulation of Dental Stem Cells to Novel Therapeutic Targets for Promoting Dental Pulp Repair and Regeneration".</p><p>Main supervisor: Nelly Romani Vestman</p>Auditorium B, building 1D, 9th floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/valeriia-zymovets--oral-mikrobiologi_12167939/2026-05-22T13:00:00+02:002026-05-22T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/romuald-esdras-wandji-computing-science_12169606/Ontology-based Update in Virtual Knowledge Graphs.Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Ontology-based Update in Virtual Knowledge Graphs.</p><p>Supervisor: Diego Calvanese.</p>Hörsal UB.A.230 - Lindellhallen 3.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/romuald-esdras-wandji-computing-science_12169606/2026-05-26T13:00:00+02:002026-05-26T17:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/luke-laframboise--sami-studies_12171366/Dress in Gákti – Speak in SuitsWed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Dress in G&aacute;kti &ndash; Speak in Suits: Appraising the Strategies and Structual Limits of S&aacute;mi Political Engagement Amid Evolving Norms and Institutional Maturation</p><p>Opponent: Heidi Sinnevaara-Niskanen, Docent/Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Lapland</p>Hjortronlandet, HUM.D.220Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/luke-laframboise--sami-studies_12171366/2026-05-27T13:00:00+02:002026-05-27T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-eklund--medicine_12171437/Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation in primary care. A health economic perspective.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Katarina Eklund, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, defends her thesis titled "Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation in primary care. A health economic perspective".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Gunilla Stenberg</p>Auditorium Betula, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-eklund--medicine_12171437/2026-05-28T09:00:00+02:002026-05-28T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/rebecka-renklint---medical-science_12161316/Type 2 diabetes: From insulin dynamics to eHealth – new pathways for early diagnosis and treatment.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Rebecka Renklint, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, defends her doctoral&nbsp;thesis titled&nbsp; "Type 2 diabetes: From insulin dynamics to eHealth &ndash; new pathways for early diagnosis and treatment".</p><p>External reviewer: Professor Bledar Daka, School of Public Health and Community Medicine.</p><p>Principal supervisor: Julia Otten</p><p>The defense will be held in Swedish.</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943">Follow via Zoom</a><br />(passcode 112233)</p>Bergasalen, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/rebecka-renklint---medical-science_12161316/2026-05-29T09:00:00+02:002026-05-29T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/jonna-mattsson-biophysical-chemistry_12168014/From Structure to Motion: Linking Dynamics to Kinase Function.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>From Structure to Motion: Linking Dynamics to Kinase Function.</p><p>Supervisor: Magnus Wolf-Watz.</p>KBC Lilla hörsalen KBE301.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/jonna-mattsson-biophysical-chemistry_12168014/2026-05-29T09:00:00+02:002026-05-29T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/pontus-challis--pediatrics_12170496/Necrotising Enterocolitis in Extremely Preterm Infants: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Associations with Enteral Nutrition.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Pontus Challis, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends his thesis titled "Necrotising Enterocolitis in Extremely Preterm Infants: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Associations with Enteral Nutrition".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Magnus Domell&ouml;f</p><p>External examiner (opponent): Michael Georgieff, professor, University of Minnesota</p>Umeälven auditorium, building 28, ZA-21, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/pontus-challis--pediatrics_12170496/2026-05-29T09:00:00+02:002026-05-29T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/philip-semren-theoretical-physics_12167305/From Quantum to Classical: Novel Methods for Particle Production and Cosmological Perturbations.Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>From Quantum to Classical: Novel Methods for Particle Production and Cosmological Perturbations.</p><p>Supervisor: Gert Brodin.</p>NAT.D.440.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/philip-semren-theoretical-physics_12167305/2026-05-29T13:00:00+02:002026-05-29T17:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/rachel-feeney--molecular-biology_12171445/Environmental influences on gut microbiota composition and colonic mucus barrier function.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Rachel Feeney, Department of Molecular Biology, defends her thesis titled "Environmental influences on gut microbiota composition and colonic mucus barrier function".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Bj&ouml;rn Schr&ouml;der</p>NAT.D.360Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/rachel-feeney--molecular-biology_12171445/2026-06-03T09:00:00+02:002026-06-03T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/Lipoedema – Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Johan Dahlberg, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends his doctoral thesis <em>Lipoedema &ndash; Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.</em></p><p>External reviewer: Docent Malin Olsson, Department of Health Sciences, Marie Cederschi&ouml;ld University College, Stockholm.</p><p>Prinicipal supervisor: Alexander Shayesteh.</p><p>The defense will be held in Swedish.</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow via Zoom</a>&nbsp;(code 112233)</p>Room A, Building 1D, floor 9. Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:002026-06-04T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/sana-elbashir-applied-physics_12169615/Metal-Doped β-Tricalcium Phosphate for Multifunctional Applications: Structural and Spectroscopic Insights.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Metal-Doped &beta;-Tricalcium Phosphate for Multifunctional Applications: Structural and Spectroscopic Insights.</p><p>Supervisor: Britt Andersson.</p>Lindellhallen 1 (Hörsal UB.A.210).Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/sana-elbashir-applied-physics_12169615/2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:002026-06-04T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/zeinab-razooqi--oral-mikrobiologi_12167938/Zeinab Razooqi, Department of Odontology, defends her thesis.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Zeinab Razooqi, Department of Odontology, defends her thesis titled "Filifactor alocis and its RTX protein FtxA: Virulence, diagnostic potential, and in synergy with Aggregatibacter actinomyetemcomitans in periodontal disease".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Jan Oscarsson</p>Auditorium B, building 1D node T, 9th floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/zeinab-razooqi--oral-mikrobiologi_12167938/2026-06-05T09:00:00+02:002026-06-05T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-vittoria-giraudo--cell-biology_12167943/Skeletal Muscle Preservation During Nerve Regeneration: Cell-Based, Extracellular Vesicle, and Biomaterial Approaches.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Maria Vittoria Giraudo, Department of Medical and Translational Biology, defends her thesis titled "Skeletal Muscle Preservation During Nerve Regeneration: Cell-Based, Extracellular Vesicle, and Biomaterial Approaches".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Gustav Andersson</p>Aula Anatomica, Biology BuildingDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-vittoria-giraudo--cell-biology_12167943/2026-06-05T09:00:00+02:002026-06-05T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/matheus-de-abreu-costa-souza---statsvetenskap_12156561/Space, Time and Peace in Post-War MostarFri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Matheus de Abreu Costa Souza is defending his doctoral thesis with the title <em>Space, Time and Peace in Post-War Mostar</em></p> Hörsal UB.A.220 - Lindellhallen 2 Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/matheus-de-abreu-costa-souza---statsvetenskap_12156561/2026-06-05T13:00:00+02:002026-06-05T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/vanessa-crine--cognitive-neuroscience_12171408/Dissecting neurocognitive aging: Dopaminergic decline, cerebral small vessel disease, and inflammation.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Vanessa Crine, Department of Medical and Translational Biology, defends her thesis titled "Dissecting neurocognitive aging: Dopaminergic decline, cerebral small vessel disease, and inflammation".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Nina Karalija</p>NAT.D.320Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/vanessa-crine--cognitive-neuroscience_12171408/2026-06-09T13:00:00+02:002026-06-09T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/fritz-schnur-experimental-physics_12170282/Near-single-cycle laser development and applications in nanophotonics.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Near-single-cycle laser development and applications in nanophotonics.</p><p>Supervisor: Laszlo Veisz.</p>NAT.D.480.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/fritz-schnur-experimental-physics_12170282/2026-06-11T09:00:00+02:002026-06-11T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/chau-minh-huynh-analytical-chemistry_12170279/New Approaches to Synthesis and Binding Elucidation of Hydrophilic Molecularly Imprinted Monoliths.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>New Approaches to Synthesis and Binding Elucidation of Hydrophilic Molecularly Imprinted Monoliths.</p><p>Supervisor: Knut Irgum.</p>NAT.D.470.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/chau-minh-huynh-analytical-chemistry_12170279/2026-06-11T09:00:00+02:002026-06-11T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/simon-vallin--odontology_12171452/Chronic Pain Across Time and Generations: a Longitudinal and Family Perspective.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Simon Vallin, Department of Odontology, defends his thesis titled "Chronic Pain Across Time and Generations: a Longitudinal and Family Perspective".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Anna L&ouml;vgren</p>Bergasalen, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/simon-vallin--odontology_12171452/2026-06-12T09:00:00+02:002026-06-12T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/brigitte-mukarunyana-chemistry_12170281/Biochars and hydrochars for the adsorption of organic contaminants from wastewater.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Biochars and hydrochars for the adsorption of organic contaminants from wastewater.</p><p>Supervisor: Jerker Berglund Fick.</p>Stora Hörsalen (KBE303), KBC-huset.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/brigitte-mukarunyana-chemistry_12170281/2026-06-12T09:00:00+02:002026-06-12T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/andre-sjoberg--public-health_12171420/Disentangling complex interventions: An evaluation of the impact and value of Everyday Life Rehabilitation (ELR).Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Andr&eacute; Sj&ouml;berg, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, defends his thesis titled "Disentangling complex interventions: An evaluation of the impact and value of Everyday Life Rehabilitation (ELR)".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Maria Lindstr&ouml;m</p>Auditorium B, building 1D 9th floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/andre-sjoberg--public-health_12171420/2026-06-12T13:00:00+02:002026-06-12T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-danskog--virology_12171416/How did I get here? Adenovirus-host interactions for vector development.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Katarina Danskog, Department of Clinical Microbiology, defends her thesis titled "How did I get here? Adenovirus-host interactions for vector development".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Niklas Arnberg</p>Auditorium BetulaDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-danskog--virology_12171416/2026-06-12T13:00:00+02:002026-06-12T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/le-thi-bao-quynh---business-administration_12169621/Weaving otherwise: Gender, Alternative Practices, and The Remaking of Entrepreneurship Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Le Thi Bao Quynh is publicly defending her doctoral thesis with the title: Weaving otherwise: Gender, Alternative Practices, and The Remaking of Entrepreneurship&nbsp;</p>Hörsal UB.A.220 - Lindellhallen 2Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/le-thi-bao-quynh---business-administration_12169621/2026-09-04T13:00:00+02:002026-09-04T15:00:00+02:00