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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

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.

Nadeem UllahPostdoktor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologisamt Constantin UrbanProfessor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologiEnhet: Immunologi, Avdelningen för infektion och immunologi
Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs

The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.

En rad blodprovsrör fyllda med blod
A gold mine for researchers

The Section of Biobank and Registry Support collects health data and is a unique gold mine for researchers.

Upcoming events

Sofia Svahn – Clinical Pharmacology
Today
7
Nov
Sofia Svahn – Clinical Pharmacology
Time Today 09:00 - 12:00 Today 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula Anatomica

Defence of doctoral thesis. CARDIOVASCULAR DRUG TREATMENT AND AN INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE DRUG TREATMENT AMONG OLDER PEOPLE

KBC DAYS 2025
Tue
11
Nov
KBC DAYS 2025
Time 11 November at 09:00 until 12 November at 17:00 11 November at 09:00 until 12 November at 17:00
Place Carl Kempe salen, Lilla hörsalen, Glasburen, StoraFokusrummet, KBC

Conference. Annual interdisciplinary conference fostering collaboration across departments and research centres at the Chemical Biological Centre (KBC).

Cleanroom technology – User License Course, 1.5 ECTS
Wed
12
Nov
Cleanroom technology – User License Course, 1.5 ECTS
Time 12 November at 09:00 until 14 November at 16:00 12 November at 09:00 until 14 November at 16:00
Place NanoLab, Department of Physic

Course. The courses on the graduate level offered by NanoLab.

How to make systematic reviews
Thu
13
Nov
How to make systematic reviews
Time 12:15 - 13:00 13 November 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

Course. This course will give you an introduction to systematic reviews, with a focus on systematic searching.

Fredrik Schulz – Nursing
Fri
14
Nov
Fredrik Schulz – Nursing
Time 09:00 - 12:00 14 November 09:00 - 12:00
Place Aula Biologica

Defence of doctoral thesis. Learning through mixed reality: Emergency medical responders’ perspectives on training for mass casualty incidents