Here you will find a series of filmed researcher portraits in which UCMR researchers who work in both clinical and preclinical infection research briefly talk about their research. The films were produced in 2024 by the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University.
Niklas Arnberg investigates virus-host cell interactions: implications for tropism, treatment, and targeting.
Marta Bally researches the mechanisms that underlie how viruses interact with the cell surface.
Felipe Cava is deciphering new knowledge on one of the most remarkable structures of bacteria – their cell wall.
Mattias Forsell characterizes how human B cells in circulation and tissues are affected by underlying disease.
Richard Lundmark studies proteins and mechanisms that are necessary for remodeling cell membranes into vesicular structures, which is important for cell functions.
Björn Schröder researches the interaction between diet, gut microbiota and mucosal barrier function.
Barbara Sixt researches cell-autonomous immunity and bacterial evasion strategies.