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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.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Works as a Professor and senior consultant in Clinical Microbiology.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.