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Life science is the study of biological life and living organisms. It is a very broad field of study, fundamentally based on chemistry and biology.
Life science encompasses everything from diseases to how we function, as well as our interaction with nature and all its components. Here in Umeå, we have been conducting life science-related research since the university was founded, with a focus on molecular and microbiology as well as chemistry.
One example of groundbreaking life science research at Umeå University is the discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, for which Emmanuelle Charpentier was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
Combining computational tools with biological data, she wants to resolve the cellular microbiome.
The research aims to improve risk assessment of planned mineral extraction in the Gulf of Bothnia.
The discovery will help to understand why species are spread the way they are across the planet.
Empathy in healthcare is important, but sometimes challenging to put into practice.
Better identification of plant-specific long non-coding RNAs allows comparisons across species.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Florman Prize to Changchun Chen.
Eric K Fernström Prize for Young promising researchers is awarded to Associate Professor Björn Schröder
Assistant Professor Laura Bacete Cano is one of eight new members elected to the Young Academy of Sweden.
'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.
The Bachelor’s programme in Life Science focuses on life, bridging chemistry and biology to explore living systems. The teachers have close links to outstanding research in areas such as microbiology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, infectious medicine, and plant and forest biotechnology.
An initiative to improve visibility of Umeå life science research activities nationally and internationally
An interdisciplinary research centre in life/natural science and medicine at UMU and SLU
Learn more about the European CBRNE Center at Umeå university
The aim of MIMS is to strengthen Swedish research and enhance the dynamics in the field of molecular medicine.
For the love of new ideas, IceLab connects researchers from different disciplines
SciLifeLab national site at Umeå (umu and SLU) is a local site of the national SciLifeLab network.
UFBI is an inter-disciplinary research center using imaging techniques to examine the brain.
UMF is a dynamic environment for marine research including a complete suite of analytical platforms.
UCMR is a Linnaeus Centre of Excellence promoting cutting-edge microbial research at Umeå University.
UCMM is an interdisciplinary research centre
UPSC is one of Europe’s strongest research environments for plant biology. Read more on the UPSC website.
WCMM strives to enable excellent molecular and translational research