Dr. Karina Persson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karina Persson researches how bacteria bind and secrete toxins, focusing on the mechanisms of infection and reactions. She holds the position of Associate Professor and is an affiliated researcher at the Integrated Structural Biology unit at Umeå University. Her qualifications include Docent status, and she leads her research group, the Karina Persson Lab, where they investigate the structure and function of bacterial proteins. Utilizing protein crystallography as a main tool, her work integrates biochemical methods and structural biology to explore the interactions between bacteria. This combination of techniques enables detailed studies of bacterial proteins and their roles in infection processes. Karina is committed to advancing the understanding of bacterial behavior and mechanisms, contributing valuable insights into fundamental biological processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leads research in Integrated Structural Biology, focusing on the structural and functional characterization of bacterial proteins.

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.