Dr. Gemma Atkinson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gemma Atkinson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University. Her research focuses on protein evolution, utilizing both computational analyses and experimental methods to explore protein function, structure, and the adaptive features of proteins in microbial defense mechanisms against phages. She leads a research team engaged in developing bioinformatics tools for analysis of molecular sequence data and has a significant interest in toxin-antitoxin systems and their roles in bacterial survival strategies. Atkinson's lab has created various online resources for the scientific community, facilitating high-throughput protein structure prediction and supporting projects aimed at decoding bacterial responses to phage attacks. Her notable contributions also include ongoing collaborations to investigate the interplay between antibiotic resistance and phage resistance in bacteria, along with discovering new ribosome-associating proteins involved in translation and antibiotic resistance.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Lead research team focused on protein evolution and bioinformatics.

Awards

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Eric K. Fernström Prize

2025-01-01

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.