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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

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Medchem Seminar Series - Ellen Bushell, Umeå University
Tue
25
Nov
Medchem Seminar Series - Ellen Bushell, Umeå University
Time 15:15 - 16:00 25 November 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: “Functional characterisation of two serine hydrolases that modulate malaria parasite lipid metabolism and virulence”

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Course, 1.5 ECTS
Wed
26
Nov
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Course, 1.5 ECTS
Time 26 November at 09:00 until 28 November at 16:00 26 November at 09:00 until 28 November at 16:00
Place NanoLab, Department of Physic

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

Rayyan at lunch
Thu
27
Nov
Rayyan at lunch
Time 12:15 - 12:45 27 November 12:15 - 12:45
Place Zoom

Course. Learn to use the Rayyan platform in this 30-minute session, particularly in the context of systematic reviews.

Annika Sefastsson – Rehabilitation Medicine
Fri
28
Nov
Annika Sefastsson – Rehabilitation Medicine
Time 09:00 - 12:00 28 November 09:00 - 12:00
Place KBE301

Defence of doctoral thesis. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in stroke rehabilitation - Impact on shoulder pain, motor function, balance and health-related quality of life

Maria Brännholm Syrjälä - Family Medicine
Fri
28
Nov
Maria Brännholm Syrjälä - Family Medicine
Time 09:00 - 13:00 28 November 09:00 - 13:00
Place The assembly hall, Sunderby Hospital

Defence of doctoral thesis. Sedentary behaviour and type 2 diabetes: Epidemiological insights and an mHealth intervention.