https://www.umu.se/Event from Umeå University - Doctoral thesesen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 18:04:44 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/klara-mogensen---biomedical-engineering_12160316/Klara Mogensen defends her thesis in biomedical engineering.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Klara Mogensen is defending her doctoral thesis with the title&nbsp;<br /><strong>Deep Learning and Automated MRI Analysis in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus</strong>&nbsp;<br /><em>Methodological developments for outcome prediction and quantitative DESH assessment&nbsp;</em></p><p>External reviewer: Professor Rodrigo Moreno, Department of Medical Engineering and Health Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology</p><p>Principal Supervisor: Sara Qvarlander</p><p>Participate on Zoom:<br />Meeting-ID: 696 4971 4687&nbsp;<br />Code: 520955</p>Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/klara-mogensen---biomedical-engineering_12160316/2026-04-17T09:00:00+02:002026-04-17T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/anna-karin-roos---neurosciences_12164765/Investigating nucleotide repeat expansions as a cause and modifier of neurodegenerative diseases in Sweden.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Anna-Karin Roos, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends her thesis titled "Investigating nucleotide repeat expansions as a cause and modifier of neurodegenerative diseases in Sweden".</p><p>Supervisor: Karin Forsberg</p>Norrland University Hospital, building 1 D, 9th floor, Lecture hall BDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/anna-karin-roos---neurosciences_12164765/2026-04-17T09:00:00+02:002026-04-17T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/niklas-larsson---anaesthesiology_12160111/Niklas Larsson defends his thesis in medical science with a focus on anaesthesiology.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200<p>Niklas Larsson defends his thesis in medical science with a focus on anaesthesiology with the title: Aspects of inflammation in acute lung injury, Experimental and clinical explorations</p><p>External reviewer: Professor Bodil Steen Rasmussen, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Institute, Aalborg University, Denmark.</p><p>Principal supervisor: Michal Haney</p><p>To participate on Zoom:</p><p>Meeting ID: 671 3455 6702 <br />Passcode: 500464</p>BetulaDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/niklas-larsson---anaesthesiology_12160111/2026-04-17T12:30:00+02:002026-04-17T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/malizgani-paul-chavula--public-health_12167933/Battlefront collaboration: The role of collaborative governance in the delivery of the comprehensive sexuality education framework in Zambia.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Malizgani Paul Chavula, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, defends his thesis titled "Battlefront collaboration: The role of collaborative governance in the delivery of the comprehensive sexuality education framework in Zambia".</p><p>Main supervisor: Anna-Karin Hurtig</p>Norrland University Hospital, building 5B, 3rd floor, room AlicanteDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/malizgani-paul-chavula--public-health_12167933/2026-04-22T09:00:00+02:002026-04-22T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/konstantinos-magkakis-chemistry---biophysical-chemistry_12163765/Characterizing ATP-dependent protein structural dynamics in solution.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Characterizing ATP-dependent protein structural dynamics in solution.</p><p>Supervisor: Magnus Paul Andersson.</p>Aula Biologica.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/konstantinos-magkakis-chemistry---biophysical-chemistry_12163765/2026-04-24T09:00:00+02:002026-04-24T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/peter-gottfridsson---medical-science_12164713/Peter Gottfridsson is defending his doctoral thesis in Medical Science with a focus on Anaesthesiology.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Peter Gottfridsson is defending his doctoral thesis with the title:<em>&nbsp;Heart strain during different loading conditions, in health and cardiac illness.</em></p><p>External reviewer: Docent Jonatan Oras, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Gothenburg</p><p>Principal Supervisor: Michael Haney</p><p>For participation on <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/61924578475?pwd=S3YDclaAopusFtD30DucUthtIiYjFY.1">Zoom:</a></p><p>Meeting-ID: 619 2457 8475&nbsp;<br />Passcode: 181590</p>1D T9 Hörsal B, NUSDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/peter-gottfridsson---medical-science_12164713/2026-04-24T13:00:00+02:002026-04-24T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/santhan-reddy-penaka-applied-physics-and-electronics_12163807/Heterogeneity-Aware Building Stock Modelling for Urban Energy Transitions.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Heterogeneity-Aware Building Stock Modelling for Urban Energy Transitions.</p><p>Supervisor: Weizhuo Lu.</p>Hörsal NAT.D.300.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/santhan-reddy-penaka-applied-physics-and-electronics_12163807/2026-04-29T09:00:00+02:002026-04-29T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/axel-vikstrom---medicinsk-vetenskap-_12164684/Axel Vikström defends his thesis in Medical Science with a focus on biomedical engineering.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Axel Vikstr&ouml;m defends his thesis in Medical Science with a focus on biomedical engineering, entitled <em>Computational Prediction of Cerebral Perfusion Pressure and Blood Flow &ndash; Patient-specific modelling of the cerebral collateral circulation in carotid artery stenosis and during aortic arch surgery.</em></p><p>External reviewer: Professor Matts Karlsson, Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), Link&ouml;ping university</p><p>Principal Supervisor: Petter Holmlund</p><p>For participation on <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/69858681917?pwd=kbJC1qXHrbhwph7CzKCJYRb6MBXKFR.1">Zoom</a>:</p><p>Meeting-ID: 698 5868 1917&nbsp;<br />Passcode: 903213</p>Stora hörsalen 5B, NUSDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/axel-vikstrom---medicinsk-vetenskap-_12164684/2026-04-29T09:00:00+02:002026-04-29T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/junjie-wang-applied-electronics_12167292/Cooperative perception for next-generation autonomous vehicles.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Cooperative perception for next-generation autonomous vehicles.</p><p>Huvudhandledare: Tomas Nordstr&ouml;m.</p>NAT.D.440.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/junjie-wang-applied-electronics_12167292/2026-05-07T09:00:00+02:002026-05-07T13:00:00+02:00https://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>Main supervisor: Mimmi Werner, associate professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences</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 Zoom. More information will come.</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/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/valeriia-zymovets--oral-mikrobiologi_12167939/From bacterial modulation of dental stem cells to alternative therapeutic strategies for 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 alternative therapeutic strategies for 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/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+02:002026-05-29T12:00:00+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/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/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/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+02:00