Dr. Annelie Behndig

Associate Professor

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Biography

Annelie Behndig is an Associate Professor in Pulmonary Medicine at Umeå University, where she also serves as a senior consultant physician in the pulmonary section. She works closely with the public health and clinical medicine departments, focusing on research related to respiratory effects caused by air pollutants such as diesel exhaust and ozone. Her studies investigate inflammatory changes and the role of antioxidants in the respiratory system. Furthermore, she has conducted research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exploring inflammatory and epigenetic changes within the airways. Dr. Behndig is also dedicated to advancing lung cancer research, particularly concerning new diagnostic methods for the early detection of lung cancer stages. Throughout her career, she has developed an extensive national network with pulmonologists and oncologists, which serves as a foundational basis for her research studies.

Research Interests

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.