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Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology. We are dedicated to advancing chemical sciences through high-quality research and education. Our work addresses fundamental and applied challenges in areas such as sustainable development, energy solutions, and human health. Through cross-disciplinary and external collaboration, we drive scientific progress for a sustainable future.

Featured News

Dale Corkery och Yaowen Wu
New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

Stort mikrokop, ca 1 gånger 1 meter, står på ett bord. Mikroskopet är bitt, svart med kablar som sticker ut. Bredvid står forskaren Erin Schexnaydre.
New microscope will reveal 3D cell structures at nanoscales

The new FIB-SEM instrument was inaugurated in November 2024.

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Happy holidays from the Arctic Centre – 2025: A Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a meaningful and formative year for Arctic research and education.

News

New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations
Published: 2026-01-09

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

Johan Trygg elected member of science academy
Published: 2025-12-03

Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Published: 2025-12-03

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Umeå researchers aim to reveal how viruses build their factories
Published: 2025-12-01

Max Renner explore how viruses copy themselves – to help stop future outbreaks.

Calcium-sensitive switch boosts the efficacy of cancer drugs
Published: 2025-11-25

The researchers' goal is more precise target drugs with lower doses and less impact on healthy tissue.

Calendar

Medchem Seminar Series - Marie Spohn, SLU Uppsala
Tue
10
Feb
Medchem Seminar Series - Marie Spohn, SLU Uppsala
Time 15:15 - 16:00 10 February 15:15 - 16:00
Place online via Zoom

Seminar. Title: How does the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus stoichiometry of soil organic matter affect element cycling

Medchem Seminar Series - Pål Stenmark, Stockholm University
Tue
17
Feb
Medchem Seminar Series - Pål Stenmark, Stockholm University
Time 15:15 - 16:00 17 February 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: TBA

Medchem Seminar Series - Björn Burmann, University of Gothenburg
Tue
24
Feb
Medchem Seminar Series - Björn Burmann, University of Gothenburg
Time 15:15 - 16:00 24 February 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: TBA

UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar: Harald Stenmark
Fri
27
Feb
UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar: Harald Stenmark
Time 15:15 - 16:15 27 February 15:15 - 16:15
Place Carl Kempe salen (stora hörsalen in KBC building

Seminar. As part of the UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar series, Harald Stenmark from the University of Oslo will give a lecture.

March

Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 10-12 March 2026
Tue
10
Mar
Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 10-12 March 2026
Time 10 March at 09:00 until 12 March at 16:00 10 March at 09:00 until 12 March at 16:00
Place Glasburen and UCEM, KBC and EM buildings

Course. This course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of Electron Microscopy in biological sciences