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Department of Clinical Microbiology

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Welcome to the Department of Clinical Microbiology! We conduct exciting and important research and education in host-microbe interactions, the pathogenic properties of microbes, and the mechanisms of the immune system. Here you will find an inspiring and creative environment that promotes both research and learning.

Latest news

Anne-Marie Fors Connolly
Critical Microbes: Building a national infection research infrastructure inspired by Denmark

Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.

Niklas Arnberg, professor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi, Umeå universitet.
New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

Arbetsmiljöombud UCMR
The representatives fighting for a better work environment

At the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Mikaela, Carin and Ylva see that their work makes a difference.

Kvinnlig forskare tittar på provrör som hon håller upp.
EU invests big in Umeå research

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.

Nätverk medicinsk forskning
New network strengthens collaboration in cancer research

Researchers join forces in a new network to strengthen collaboration and development in the field of cancer.

Man med ont i hjärtat
World Heart Day: Virology and cardiology are combined in new research on the heart

Their aim is to close critical gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and patient follow-up.

Upcoming events

Evelina Nilsson – Oral Physiology
Fri
12
Dec
Evelina Nilsson – Oral Physiology
Time 09:00 - 12:00 12 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hall B

Defence of doctoral thesis. Integrated jaw and neck motor function in children and adults: kinematic studies.

Johan Jakobsson – Sports Medicine
Fri
12
Dec
Johan Jakobsson – Sports Medicine
Time 09:00 - 12:00 12 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula BIologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. Innovative exercise for extrapulmonary benefits in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Conny Johansson – Neurosurgery
Fri
12
Dec
Conny Johansson – Neurosurgery
Time 13:00 - 16:00 12 December 13:00 - 16:00
Place Triple Helix

Defence of doctoral thesis. Prediction of outcome in Subarachnoid Haemorrhage using biomarkers.

Edwinah Atusingwize – Public Health
Mon
15
Dec
Edwinah Atusingwize – Public Health
Time 09:00 - 12:00 15 December 09:00 - 12:00
Place Hall Alicante, University Hospital, Umeå

Defence of doctoral thesis. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA USE: CONNECTIONS AND THE PRESSURE TO TREND AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA

Sustainable Health – A Roundtable Discussion on the Cloudburst in Bergsvik 2035
Tue
16
Dec
Sustainable Health – A Roundtable Discussion on the Cloudburst in Bergsvik 2035
Time 13:00 - 14:30 16 December 13:00 - 14:30
Place Online

Seminar. Researchers gathers to work from a fictional case of a realistic crisis situation. How do we manage crises—and what consequences do they have?