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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

Cancelled! Beyond Hype and Fear: Responsible AI for Societal Transformation
Today
5
Nov
Cancelled! Beyond Hype and Fear: Responsible AI for Societal Transformation
Time Today 15:00 - 16:00 Today 15:00 - 16:00
Place Carl Kempe salen (KB.E3.03), KBC

Seminar. The seminar is cancelled

Using AI-tools to find research articles
Thu
6
Nov
Using AI-tools to find research articles
Time 12:15 - 13:00 6 November 12:15 - 13:00
Place Zoom

Course. AI-tools can be used to help explore and find research and identify researchers for literature reviews. Get an introduction to Research Rabbit.

Medchem Seminar Series - Annalisa Pastore, King’s College London
Thu
6
Nov
Medchem Seminar Series - Annalisa Pastore, King’s College London
Time 15:15 - 16:00 6 November 15:15 - 16:00
Place KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBC

Seminar. Title: "From aptamer in silico design to disease mechanism: the example of TDP-43"

Sofia Svahn – Clinical Pharmacology
Fri
7
Nov
Sofia Svahn – Clinical Pharmacology
Time 09:00 - 12:00 7 November 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).