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Girish Malagi is a PhD student in Mattias Forsell’s group at Umeå University. His doctoral research focuses on the dynamics of B cells during viral infections and vaccinations. He has a Master's degree in Biological Sciences from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, where he studied the vaccine response in individuals with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. His research interests lie in understanding the interaction between evolving pathogens and the host immune system, which has motivated him to pursue doctoral studies. During his time as a PhD student, he aims to comprehend the humoral immune responses to infections and vaccinations at a population level and identify host factors that influence these responses, particularly studying the genetic features of B cell responses to various pathogens. Beyond his research, he is passionate about science education.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.