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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

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The Swedish Brain Foundation invests in brainpower in Umeå

Seven research projects at Umeå University will receive a total of SEK 9 million in funding.

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High-risk groups forgo vaccination despite it being free

The main barriers to vaccination among high-risk groups are related to individual-level factors.

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They buzz, bite, and spread disease – but mosquitoes are essential to nature

Researchers in Umeå conduct internationally recognized research on mosquito-borne diseases in humans.

Anders Olofsson lab
Disrupted antioxidant balance linked to the development of “Skellefteå disease”

Oxidative stress and inflammation may contribute to disease development while also pointing to new biomarkers.

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Five questions about the virus that still frightens the world

We still lack effective antiviral drugs, which highlights the importance of basic research.

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A new lens to lung repair with Meaghan Flagg

From HIV to bird flu: Meaghan Flagg brings a new lens to lung repair

Upcoming events

Faculty of Medicine Teacher's Day 2026
Wed
21
Oct
Faculty of Medicine Teacher's Day 2026
Time 08:30 - 16:00 21 October 08:30 - 16:00
Place Aula Biologica, Biology Building, and via Zoom (morning session only)

Seminar. Theme (Swedish): Hållbart lärarliv - hållbart studieliv Hur skapar vi utbildning som är hållbar för både lärare och studenter?

Navigating Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure Funding
Thu
22
Oct
Navigating Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure Funding
Time 13:00 - 15:00 22 October 13:00 - 15:00
Place Stora Fokusrummet

Seminar. Informative session on the available funding opportunities for research infrastructure through Horizon Europe.

Emelie Laveborn – medicine
Fri
23
Oct
Emelie Laveborn – medicine
Time 13:00 - 16:00 23 October 13:00 - 16:00
Place Auditorium Betula

Defence of doctoral thesis. Cardiac implications of haemodialysis.

SSIBS seminar: Karin Forsberg Nilsson
Fri
23
Oct
SSIBS seminar: Karin Forsberg Nilsson
Time 14:00 - 15:00 23 October 14:00 - 15:00
Place Major Groove

Seminar. Karin Forsberg Nilsson, Uppsala University, Sweden, lectures within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.

Webinar: Reinventing Bioinformatics: AI-mediated refactoring at scale
Tue
27
Oct
Webinar: Reinventing Bioinformatics: AI-mediated refactoring at scale
Time 10:00 - 11:00 27 October 10:00 - 11:00
Place Online via Zoom

Seminar. Tools for AI/ML research in life sciences event series next webinar. October 27 at 10:00-11:00, please register before October 26