Dr. Madeleine Ramstedt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Madeleine Ramstedt’s research addresses bacterial interactions with surfaces, focusing on the challenges posed by bacterial colonization in various contexts, especially medical devices. Her work involves developing coatings to prevent bacterial adherence, utilizing a comprehensive understanding of biofilms and their interaction with pollutants in the environment. Through her lab, she engages in highly interdisciplinary research collaboration with colleagues from international institutions in Brazil and England. Various projects led by her include studying how bacterial membrane vesicles can serve as a platform in biomedical engineering, and investigating the mechanistic principles of methylmercury formation in anaerobic microbial biofilms. Additionally, her earlier research efforts explored the physicochemical properties of bacterial membranes and the analyses of microorganisms' surfaces using cryo-X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (cryo-XPS). Over her career, she has contributed significantly to advancing methodologies for infectious disease research, gaining international recognition for her work.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Head

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Bacterial Research • Umeå University, Umeå

Oversees departmental activities, research projects, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

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.