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Clas Ahlm is a Professor in the Section of Infectious Diseases at Umeå University. His research focuses primarily on two significant viral infections: COVID-19 and hantavirus infections. These viral infections are transmitted through the lungs and can result in severe illness and death, particularly in elderly individuals with concurrent chronic conditions. Ahlm's work emphasizes the necessity for a comprehensive understanding of the disease mechanisms and protective immunity related to these infections. He explores the efficacy of treatments and vaccines against COVID-19 and the serious challenges presented by Puumala virus infection within the hantavirus group. His research contributions include leading projects such as 'Viral Renal,' which studies the impact of viral infections on disease severity and renal complications, and others addressing the implications of COVID-19 on various health conditions.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.