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Elena Vikström is an Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology at Linköping University, Sweden. Her research focuses on quorum sensing communication among bacteria and its implications in human infections, as well as the coexistence of host pathogens over extended periods. She studies how bacterial communities utilize quorum sensing (QS) systems to regulate population dynamics and produce biofilms and virulence factors. These factors are crucial for bacteria's ability to adhere, swarm, colonize, and ultimately destroy host cells and tissues, leading to severe infections and inflammatory diseases. Vikström's goal is to investigate the mechanisms of communication between bacteria and human cells through QS, seeking new insights into inflammatory and infectious diseases. Her research includes fundamental in vitro and in vivo studies at cellular and molecular levels, along with clinical studies on inflammatory conditions.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology focusing on bacterial communication and infections.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Conducted postdoctoral research in medical microbiology.
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