Dr. Kia Skalin

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Biography

Kia Skalin is a PhD student at Umeå University, affiliated with the Fredrik Almqvist Lab. Her research primarily focuses on antibiotics, specifically synthesizing antimicrobial compounds targeting Gram-positive bacteria and investigating their mechanisms of action. She is currently involved in a research project that develops photoaffinity probes for previously synthesized compounds related to Gram-positive bacteria. Kia has a background in pharmacy and has previously conducted research related to antibiotics, with an objective to synthesize compounds targeting the LolCDE transport system in Gram-negative bacteria. As a group member of the Fredrik Almqvist Lab, she actively contributes to the advancement of antibiotic research.

Research Interests

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.