Dr. Anders Sjöstedt

Professor

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Biography

Anders Sjöstedt is a Professor in Clinical Microbiology at Umeå University with over 30 years of experience in the field. He has published more than 130 papers focusing on the pathogen Francisella tularensis, working on research that aims to elucidate virulence factors and understand the host mechanisms that control tularemia. His research emphasizes the development of an attenuated vaccine candidate targeted at the virulence mechanisms associated with type VI secretion systems in F. tularensis. Anders has been actively involved in the development of vaccines for F. tularensis and has led numerous high-impact research projects, including a current project on a new tularemia vaccine extending to 2025. With a total of 199 papers cited over 13,200 times, he has an h-index of 68 and an i10-index of 140. He has supervised twelve post-doctoral researchers and co-supervised 18 PhD students throughout his career, contributing significantly to his field and the education of future scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as a Professor and senior consultant in Clinical Microbiology.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.