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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

Anders Lindström, forskare vid Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt
International experts gather in Umeå for course on mosquito-borne diseases in a warming climate

Could dengue and West Nile become more common in Europe? How is climate change affecting their spread?

Lejon Renman
Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

The findings clarify how genetic and early-life environmental factors interact in autoimmune disease.

Clas Ahlm
Umeå Professor on unusual hantavirus outbreak with human-to-human transmission

We put questions to Professor Clas Ahlm about the virus that became an uninvited passenger on a cruise ship.

Porträttbild på Laura Carroll, Biträdande universitetslektor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi
Major Formas grant awarded for research on milk spoilage

The project aims to develop bioinformatic tools to understand and protect against bacterial contamination.

Anna Överby Wernstedt
New research reveals cell proteins that drive severe viral infections

Two cell proteins determine how TBE virus, West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate.

En man står på ett podium med en bärbar dator framför sig.
When academia teams up with industry to advance microbiome science

Researcher Chinmay Dwibedi shared insights from hi BioGaia AB collaboration during Open up for Innovation.

Upcoming events

Apply to attend the EC2U Student Week in Salamanca
Today
15
Jun
Apply to attend the EC2U Student Week in Salamanca
Time Today 00:00 - 23:59 Today 00:00 - 23:59
Place University of Salamanca, Spain

Other. Join EC2U students on an international week in Salamanca focusing on health, wellbeing and intercultural exchange. 19–23 October 2026.

UFBI 25 years anniversary
Tue
16
Jun
UFBI 25 years anniversary
Time 16 June at 09:00 until 17 June at 17:00 16 June at 09:00 until 17 June at 17:00
Place Elite Hotel Mimer, Kungsgatan 75

Symposium. Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) 25 years anniversary on June 16-17 2026.

Medchem Seminar Series - Jonas Roske, Cambridge, UK
Tue
16
Jun
Medchem Seminar Series - Jonas Roske, Cambridge, UK
Time 15:15 - 16:00 16 June 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "The structural organisation of accurate and efficient leading strand synthesis in the replisome"

September

Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Fri
11
Sep
Rebecca Tapper – medical science
Time 13:00 - 16:00 11 September 13:00 - 16:00
Place NAT.D.470

Defence of doctoral thesis. Expanding the knowledge of risk management, health effects and experiences of occupational cold exposure.

October

SAVE THE DATE: Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher’s Meeting 2026
Tue
13
Oct
SAVE THE DATE: Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher’s Meeting 2026
Time 09:00 - 15:00 13 October 09:00 - 15:00
Place Aula Nordica

Conference. The theme is research funding - Navigate and boost your international funding.