Dr. Jonas Von Hofsten

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonas von Hofsten is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in muscle cell biology. His research primarily focuses on the formation of muscle cell identities, understanding the mechanisms behind muscle regeneration, and examining satellite cells' roles in this process. He aims to identify strategies to control muscle cell fate regeneration and investigates how genetic backgrounds can influence the progression of muscle-derived rhabdomyosarcoma tumors. Von Hofsten leads a research group that utilizes zebrafish models to further explore these areas, and he is responsible for the Umeå Zebrafish Facility. His work contributes significantly to the understanding of muscle diseases and cancer, with several published studies highlighting advancements in these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research in muscle cell biology and regeneration, leading the research group at Umeå Zebrafish Facility.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.