We are thrilled to announce the new funding period of the National 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 8 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.
From left: Louise Lindbäck, project coordinator, Annasara Lenman, national director, Fredrik Almqvist, Director of Umeå Centre for Microbial Research, UCMR, and Marta Bally, UCMR. Image: Anna Shevtsova.
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.
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!
For who? Our MOOCs are aimed at people with a scientific background equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in life sciences
Format : Each MOOC is made up of 30 video lectures of 10 minutes, focusing on key messages, recorded with international experts. Students can test their knowledge with quizzes.
Price : All content is available free of charge (videos, quizzes). There is the possibility to obtain a certificate for a fee.
When ? : Once registered you have unlimited access to our resources, not all MOOCs are open at the same time (see calendar).
In what Language? In English, with French and English subtitles
How to register ? create your account on the FUN platform
The tenth National Infection Biology and Swedish Microbiology Meeting 2023 was held at Aronsborgs Konferenshotell in Bålstad during 23-24 October 2023. The meeting was co-organized by the National Doctoral Programme in Infections and Antibiotics (NDPIA; www.ndpia.se) and the Swedish Society for Microbiology (SFM; www.mikrobiologi.net/sfm) with the aims to enhance cross-disciplinary research in Sweden within the fields of infection biology and microbiology as well as to strengthen the Swedish network of scientists within these fields.
Microorganisms are found nearly everywhere, and their versatile activities greatly impact our health and the environment, both positively and negatively. Microbiology research, now an integrative science, is vital for addressing certain global ambitions and challenges, such as disease prevention and treatment, maintaining our health, and protecting our food and water.
Currentstate-of-the-art microbiology research in Sweden will be presented by invited speakerswithin the sub-disciplines of bacteriology, virology, eukaryotic microbiology, host response,and environmental microbiology. In addition, 16 oral presentations have been selectedfrom the poster abstract submissions and poster walks are organized allowing participantsto present and discuss their work with other participants.
Welcome introduction given by Debra Milton, professor at Umeå University and National director of NDPIA. Photo: Hanna Eriksson.Welcome introduction given by Kristina Jonas, professor at Stockholm University and board member of SFM. Photo: Hanna Eriksson.Group photo of the participants and organizers of the tenth National Infection Biology and Swedish Microbiology Meeting 2023. Photo: Hanna Eriksson.Online lecture on “Mucosal immunity to influenza virus infection”, given by Davide Angeletti, associate professor at University of Gothenburg. Photo: Hanna Eriksson.Students were presenting and discussing their work during poster sessions. Photo: Hanna Eriksson.
Many thanks to the organizing committee
Debra Milton, Umeå University, National Director for NDPIA
Keira Melican, Karolinska Institutet, SFM
Oliver Billker, Umeå University, Director of MIMS
Carl-Fredrik Flach, University of Gothenburg, NDPIA
Edmund Loh, Karolinska Institutet, NDPIA
Helen Wang, Uppsala University, NDPIA, SFM
Pontus Nordenfelt, Lund University, NDPIA
Hanna Eriksson, NDPIA Project Administrator, Umeå University
