Dr. Kimberly Krautkramer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kimberly Krautkramer is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on microbiology and its impacts on human health. She has published extensively on topics such as gut microbiota and its role in producing bioactive compounds like serotonin, demonstrating the complex interactions between gut bacteria and human physiology. Her research includes studies on the mechanisms through which gut microbial metabolites influence health and disease, particularly in conditions like obesity and diabetes. Notable publications include her work in CELL REPORTS on how human gut bacteria can promote colonic innervation and her contributions to various journals including Nature Reviews Microbiology and Cell Host & Microbe, highlighting the importance of microbiota in metabolic processes.

Research Interests

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).