Welcome to NDPIA!
The National Doctoral Programme in Infection and Antimicrobials (NDPIA) is a research school funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and is affiliated with UCMR (Umeå Centre for Microbial Research) at Umeå University.
NDPIA research school aims to play an important role in training the next generation of scientists that will confront the global public threat of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. NDPIA excels in training young researchers in this area by enhancing their skills and knowledge, fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary learning, offering career development courses to help retain these researchers, and serving as a global network for infection biology researchers. The suggested NDPIA programme presents in-depth training courses and activities that equip individuals with the necessary comprehension to tackle these pressing health-care challenges using a One-Health strategy. These courses also increase understanding of healthcare policies and the societal and economical effects of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
NDPIA supports participation in these activities by co-funding the course and accommodation costs for its members. PhD students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled at a Swedish university/institute or and studying infection biology and/or antibimicrobials are welcome to apply for membership.
Recent news:
Marina Aspholm (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) and Laura Carroll (Umeå University).
We warmly invite you to attend a mini-symposium with Marina Aspholm, Per Saris, and Kristian Riesbeck on May 20. This event is organized by NDPIA, American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR), and Umeå University (UMU).
We are pleased to offer our members a unique opportunity to meet with Professor Marina Aspholm and assistant Professor Laura Carrroll during an informal lunch seminar. Marina and Laura will share their personal journeys within academia, offering valuable insights on career development and planning a successful research career.
These events will be arranged at Umeå University and NDPIA members can participate either on site or online via Zoom.
For more information and registration, please visit: Lunch seminar on career development
Don't miss this opportunity!
We are thrilled to announce the new funding period of the National Doctoral Programme in Infections and Antimicrobials (NDPIA) at Umeå University!
In collaboration with the National Doctoral Programme in Virus Infections and Pandemics (NDP-VIP), these programs, funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) with 16 million SEK over four years, will offer advanced courses and practical workshops to researchers across Sweden.
Together, we aim to foster a collaborative environment, connecting research efforts from leading universities and focusing on all aspects of infection biology. By hosting these programs, Umeå University strengthens its role in preparing Sweden for future pandemics and infection threats.
Read the full news article here:
Research schools in the infection area – grand slam to Umeå
Source: Professor Graham Beards (Wikipedia)
We are pleased to offer our members the Fundamentals of Basic and Applied Phage Biology course at Lund University from May 12-16. This course provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and practical skills in phage biology, enabling participants to integrate phage techniques into their research.
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Lectures: Cover phage diversity, ecological roles, phage-bacteria interactions, and phage-based treatments.
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Practicals: Include phage isolation, titre determination, infectivity assays, and mutant selection.
Expected Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain knowledge in phage diversity, ecological roles, molecular mechanisms of phage-bacteria interactions, and applications in treating antibiotic-resistant pathogens. They will also acquire essential laboratory techniques for phage research.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills!
Register here: Fundamentals of Basic and Applied Phage Biology 2025 | NDPIA