Dr. Charlotte Carlström

Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Carlström is a professor at ETH Zurich specializing in microbiome research. With a background in microbiology and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, she has extensive experience in studying microbial communities and their interactions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a lab manager and postdoctoral associate at ETH Zurich, contributing significantly to the understanding of microbiomes in various environments. Her research interests include microbial ecology, host-microbe interactions, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

Research Interests

Microbiome Research Microbial Ecology Host-Microbe Interactions

Experience

Lab Manager

2020-01-01 — Present

Sunagawa Lab, Institute of Microbiology, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Oversees lab operations and manages research projects.

Postdoctoral Associate / Lab Manager

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Sunagawa Lab, Institute of Microbiology, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducted research and managed lab activities.

Postdoctoral Associate

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Vorholt Lab, Institute of Microbiology, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Engaged in advanced microbiological research.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.