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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

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

Medchem Seminar Series - Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Tue
17
Mar
Medchem Seminar Series - Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Time 15:15 - 16:00 17 March 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: TBA

Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis
Mon
23
Mar
Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis
Time 23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00 23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00
Place Glasburen, KBC

Course. National course for PhD students, postdocs, researchers, other employees and industry professionals in need of metabolomics data analysis skills.

Open up for Innovation 2026
Thu
26
Mar
Open up for Innovation 2026
Time 11:00 - 16:40 26 March 11:00 - 16:40
Place Rotundan, Umeå University

Conference. Open up for Innovation showcases examples of how academia and industry can collaborate to create win-win situations and greater value for society.

April

Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Mon
13
Apr
Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Time 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00
Place Glasburen, Stora Fokusrummet (KB.F3.01) and ViSp Core Facility, KBC-building

Course. Introduction to the use of FTIR and Raman spectrometers, as well as OPTIR and Raman microscopes.