Dr. Kerstin Ebefors

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kerstin Ebefors is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Physiology. Her research focuses on the mechanisms and progression of diabetic kidney disease, particularly the role of podocytes and mesangial cells in glomerular function. She has published extensively on topics such as gene expression, proteomics, and cellular dynamics within the kidney microenvironment. Ebefors has contributed to numerous scientific journals, presenting her findings on kidney transplant dysfunction and metabolic pathways that impact kidney health. Her interdisciplinary work integrates insights from molecular biology, physiology, and nephrology, aiming to elucidate the complex interactions leading to kidney disease progression.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Physiology, with a focus on diabetic kidney pathology.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).