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Nasim Sabouri lab
DNA folding more important for cell function than previously thought

The discovery reveals DNA's active role in cells and gives new possibilities to study cancer and diabetes.

Fältarbete i Rwanda
From cookstoves to sustainable bioenergy – energy solutions for Africa

Natxo García-López shows how improved stoves and sustainable bioenergy systems can make a difference.

Carlos Hernandez Ortego
Carlos wins European best poster prize in great competition

The prize validates the research, showcases communication skills, and boosts academic prospects.

Flicka med flätor sitter i rullstol framför byggnad.
Intimate partner violence services fall short for women with disabilities

Women with disabilities who are exposed to violence are affected by inadequacy of support systems.

Jan oscarsson
Jan researches the role of bacteria in periodontal disease

Using cell and molecular biological methods, how periodontitis can be detected early and treated is studied.

Nadeem UllahPostdoktor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologisamt Constantin UrbanProfessor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologiEnhet: Immunologi, Avdelningen för infektion och immunologi
Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs

The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.

Recent feature articles

Maria Carbin
“It is very gratifying that Umeå is recognized as a role model”

Research that shapes the city’s profile and highlights gender equality.

Elena Fortún, Elena Lindholm
From censorship to visibility – the legacy of Elena Fortún

Elena Lindholm, Docent of Spanish, researches feminism and sexuality in early 20th-century Europe.

Nikiforos Staverismastersstudent inom datavetenskap
Arctic traditions meet AI – course in Canada and Alaska inspires future research

Nikiforos Staveris will travel to the Northwest passage for a course on Arctic Future Pathfinders.

En rad blodprovsrör fyllda med blod
A gold mine for researchers

The Section of Biobank and Registry Support collects health data and is a unique gold mine for researchers.

MR kamera UFBI
The physics behind successful UFBI studies

At UFBI, collaboration with the region and physicists is essential in research into brain function.

Lena LeimgruberDoktorand vid Institutionen för språkstudierEnhet: EngelskaAnknuten som doktorand till Arktiskt centrum vid Umeå universitetEnhet: Arktisk forskarskola med inriktning mot hållbar utveckling
Arctic literature, oceans, and perspectives – a research journey with personal depth

PhD student Lena Leimgruber participates in an Arctic course which will take her to both Canada and Alaska.