Dr. Karin Forsberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karin Forsberg is a neurologist researcher with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Her research investigates the links between clinical expressions of ALS and genetic variants, as well as the microscopic characteristics of the brain associated with the disease. She aims to find new drug treatment targets and serves as an investigator in clinical pharmaceutical drug trials that seek to slow or prevent the progression of ALS. Karin leads the ALS research group at Umeå, where she has published numerous studies, highlighting breakthrough discoveries in gene therapy for ALS.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, Consultant

— Present

Norrlands University Hospital, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as an associate professor and consultant physician in the section of Neurosciences.

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.