Dr. Lorene Gonnin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lorene Gonnin is a postdoctoral fellow in virology and structural biology at Umeå University. She is a member of Linda Sandblad's research group, where she investigates the viral replication process in cells infected with negative-strand RNA viruses through the use of electron tomography. Gonnin completed her PhD at Paris-Saclay University, focusing on the structural basis of viral replication. Currently, she started her postdoctoral research in September 2023, collaborating with Dr. Linda Sandblad and Dr. Irina Gutsche, a visiting professor at Umeå University. Her research aims to elucidate the structural mechanisms of how these viruses replicate in host cells. Gonnin's expertise lies in employing advanced imaging techniques to better understand viral pathogenesis and cellular interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2023-09-01 — Present

Linda Sandblad's Research Group, Umeå University • Umeå

Investigating viral replication in cells infected with negative-strand RNA viruses using electron tomography.

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.